CVE-2016-9736

Name: CVE-2016-9736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T21:29:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server using malformed SOAP requests could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server using malformed SOAP requests could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991469Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996820Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96076Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119780VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991469Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996820Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96076Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119780VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9736?

IBM WebSphere Application Server using malformed SOAP requests could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2016-9736?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9736?

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-2016-9736?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST