CVE-2016-8913

Name: CVE-2016-8913
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:02.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8913 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Kenexa Lms On Cloud	13.1
Ibm	Kenexa Lms On Cloud	13.2
Ibm	Kenexa Lms On Cloud	13.2.2
Ibm	Kenexa Lms On Cloud	13.2.3
Ibm	Kenexa Lms On Cloud	13.2.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94304Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94304Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8913?

How severe is CVE-2016-8913?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8913 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8913?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST