CVE-2016-8947

Name: CVE-2016-8947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-12T17:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8947 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 118834

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5.0.1
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5.1.1
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5.1.2
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5.1.3
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.0
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.1
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.2
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.4
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.1.0
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.1.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005549Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118834VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005549Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118834VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8947?

How severe is CVE-2016-8947?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8947 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8947?

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