CVE-2016-5974

Name: CVE-2016-5974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T04:59:28.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an embedded string.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an embedded string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance	<= 2.0.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5974?

How severe is CVE-2016-5974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5974?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5974?

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Source: NVD / NIST