CVE-2016-5946 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93086
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93086

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot)...

How severe is CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5946?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Control, Ibm Tivoli Storage Productivity Center.