How severe is CVE-2016-0238?

CVE-2016-0238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0238?

CVE-2016-0238 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0238?

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

When was CVE-2016-0238 published?

CVE-2016-0238 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0238

CVE-2016-0238 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2017-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 10.0, and 10.1 transmits sensitive data in cleartext in the query of the request. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 110409

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0238?: IBM Security Guardium 9.0, 9.1, 9.5, 10.0, and 10.1 transmits sensitive data in cleartext in the query of the request. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 110409
How severe is CVE-2016-0238?: CVE-2016-0238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0238?: CVE-2016-0238 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0238 published?: CVE-2016-0238 was published on 2017-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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