How severe is CVE-2016-0241?

CVE-2016-0241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0241?

CVE-2016-0241 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0241?

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-2016-0241 published?

CVE-2016-0241 was published on 2016-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0241

CVE-2016-0241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor
Published: 2016-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor 8.2 before p310, 9.x through 9.5 before p700, and 10.x through 10.1 before p100 allows remote authenticated users to spoof administrator accounts by sending a modified login request over HTTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0241?: IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor 8.2 before p310, 9.x through 9.5 before p700, and 10.x through 10.1 before p100 allows remote authenticated users to spoof administrator accounts by sending a modified login request over HTTP.
How severe is CVE-2016-0241?: CVE-2016-0241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0241?: CVE-2016-0241 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0241?: 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-2016-0241 published?: CVE-2016-0241 was published on 2016-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_database_activity_monitor:10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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