CVE-2016-9269

Name: CVE-2016-9269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-21T07:59:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9269 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Remote Command Execution in com.trend.iwss.gui.servlet.ManagePatches in Trend Micro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance (IWSVA) version 6.5-SP2_Build_Linux_1707 and earlier allows authenticated, remote users with least privileges to run arbitrary commands on the system as root via Patch Update functionality. This was resolved in Version 6.5 CP 1737.. EPSS estimates a 13.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote Command Execution in com.trend.iwss.gui.servlet.ManagePatches in Trend Micro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance (IWSVA) version 6.5-SP2_Build_Linux_1707 and earlier allows authenticated, remote users with least privileges to run arbitrary commands on the system as root via Patch Update functionality. This was resolved in Version 6.5 CP 1737.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.42%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance	<= 6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96252
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037849
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1116672Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96252
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037849
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1116672Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9269?

How severe is CVE-2016-9269?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9269 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9269?

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