CVE-2016-9044

Name: CVE-2016-9044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-07T17:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in Information Builders WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Portal 8.1 . A specially crafted web parameter can cause a command injection. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in Information Builders WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Portal 8.1 . A specially crafted web parameter can cause a command injection. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted web request to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.84%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Informationbuilders	Webfocus	8.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0315Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0315Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9044?

How severe is CVE-2016-9044?

CVE-2016-9044 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9044?

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-2016-9044?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST