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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2016-2872

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmQradar Security Information And Event Manager7.2.0
IbmSecurity Qradar Incident Forensics7.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2872?

CVE-2016-2872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2016-2872?

CVE-2016-2872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager, Ibm Security Qradar Incident Forensics.