How severe is CVE-2016-0250?

CVE-2016-0250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2016-0250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0250?

CVE-2016-0250 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0250?

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

When was CVE-2016-0250 published?

CVE-2016-0250 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0250

CVE-2016-0250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2018-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3 before 11.3.1.2 and 11.5 before 11.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 110510.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0250?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3 before 11.3.1.2 and 11.5 before 11.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 110510.
How severe is CVE-2016-0250?: CVE-2016-0250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2016-0250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0250?: CVE-2016-0250 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0250 published?: CVE-2016-0250 was published on 2018-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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