CVE-2016-8961

Name: CVE-2016-8961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:03.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM BigFix Inventory v9 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 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	License Metric Tool	9.2.0
Ibm	Bigfix Inventory	<= 9.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995037Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995037Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8961?

How severe is CVE-2016-8961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8961?

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-2016-8961?

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Source: NVD / NIST