How severe is CVE-2016-0332?

CVE-2016-0332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0332 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0332?

CVE-2016-0332 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0332?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0332 published?

CVE-2016-0332 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0332

CVE-2016-0332 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.0 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0001 do not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach. IBM X-Force ID: 111695.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0332?: IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.0 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0001 do not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach. IBM X-Force ID: 111695.
How severe is CVE-2016-0332?: CVE-2016-0332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0332 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0332?: CVE-2016-0332 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0332?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0332 published?: CVE-2016-0332 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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