Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8982
IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-8982
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_datastage:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_datastage:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_datastage:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8982
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 43 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8982
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8982
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8982
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037616
IBM InfoSphere DataStage URL Parameter Usage Lets Remote or Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information on the Target System - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95651
IBM InfoSphere DataStage CVE-2016-8982 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995895
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere DataStage exposes sensitive information during certain operations (CVE-2016-8982)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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