How severe is CVE-2016-0253?

CVE-2016-0253 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0253?

CVE-2016-0253 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0253?

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

When was CVE-2016-0253 published?

CVE-2016-0253 was published on 2018-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0253

CVE-2016-0253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Financial Transaction Manager 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Financial Transaction Manager
Published: 2018-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for ACH Services for Multi-Platform 2.1.1.2 and 3.0.0.x before fp0013, Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Check Services for Multi-Platform 2.1.1.2 and 3.0.0.x before fp0013, and Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Corporate Payment Services (CPS) for Multi-Platform 2.1.1.2 and 3.0.0.x before fp0013 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 110562.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0253?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for ACH Services for Multi-Platform 2.1.1.2 and 3.0.0.x before fp0013, Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Check Services for Multi-Platform 2.1.1.2 and 3.0.0.x before fp0013, and Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Corporate Payment Services (CPS) for Multi-Platform 2.1.1.2 and 3.0.0.x before fp0013 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 110562.
How severe is CVE-2016-0253?: CVE-2016-0253 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0253?: CVE-2016-0253 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0253 published?: CVE-2016-0253 was published on 2018-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:2.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:ach_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:2.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:check_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:2.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*

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