CVE-2016-9706

Name: CVE-2016-9706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T19:59:01.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9706 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Integration Bus 9.0 and 10.0 and WebSphere Message Broker SOAP FLOWS is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Integration Bus 9.0 and 10.0 and WebSphere Message Broker SOAP FLOWS is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume all available memory resources. IBM Reference #: 1997918.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Integration Bus	9.0
Ibm	Integration Bus	10.0
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997918Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96274
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997918Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96274

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9706?

How severe is CVE-2016-9706?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9706 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9706?

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