CVE-2016-8913 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

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	Kenexa Lms On Cloud	13.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94304Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94304Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8913?

CVE-2016-8913 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequence...

How severe is CVE-2016-8913?

CVE-2016-8913 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-2016-8913?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Kenexa Lms On Cloud.