How severe is CVE-2016-0232?

CVE-2016-0232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0232?

CVE-2016-0232 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0232?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0232 published?

CVE-2016-0232 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0232

CVE-2016-0232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Financial Transaction Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Financial Transaction Manager
Published: 2016-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for ACH Services, Check Services and Corporate Payment Services (CPS) 3.0.0 before FP12 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading README files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0232?: IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for ACH Services, Check Services and Corporate Payment Services (CPS) 3.0.0 before FP12 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading README files.
How severe is CVE-2016-0232?: CVE-2016-0232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0232?: CVE-2016-0232 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 36 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0232 published?: CVE-2016-0232 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (36)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.11:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.11:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:3.0.0.11:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*

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