How severe is CVE-2016-0235?

CVE-2016-0235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0235?

CVE-2016-0235 affects Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0235?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0235 published?

CVE-2016-0235 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0235

CVE-2016-0235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor
Published: 2018-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor 10 allows local users to have unspecified impact by leveraging administrator access to a hardcoded password, related to use on GRUB systems. IBM X-Force ID: 110326.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0235?: IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor 10 allows local users to have unspecified impact by leveraging administrator access to a hardcoded password, related to use on GRUB systems. IBM X-Force ID: 110326.
How severe is CVE-2016-0235?: CVE-2016-0235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0235?: CVE-2016-0235 affects Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0235?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0235 published?: CVE-2016-0235 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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