How severe is CVE-2016-0330?

CVE-2016-0330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-0330 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0330?

CVE-2016-0330 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0330?

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-2016-0330 published?

CVE-2016-0330 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0330

CVE-2016-0330 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter
Published: 2016-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.1 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 mishandles password creation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an attack against the password algorithm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0330?: IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.1 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 mishandles password creation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an attack against the password algorithm.
How severe is CVE-2016-0330?: CVE-2016-0330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-0330 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0330?: CVE-2016-0330 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0330?: 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-2016-0330 published?: CVE-2016-0330 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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