How severe is CVE-2016-1597?

CVE-2016-1597 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-2016-1597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1597?

CVE-2016-1597 primarily affects Netiq Access Governance Suite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1597?

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-2016-1597 published?

CVE-2016-1597 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1597

CVE-2016-1597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netiq Access Governance Suite 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Netiq Access Governance Suite
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logged-in user in NetIQ Access Governance Suite 6.0 through 6.4 could escalate privileges to administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1597?: A logged-in user in NetIQ Access Governance Suite 6.0 through 6.4 could escalate privileges to administrator.
How severe is CVE-2016-1597?: CVE-2016-1597 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-2016-1597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1597?: CVE-2016-1597 primarily affects Netiq Access Governance Suite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1597?: 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-2016-1597 published?: CVE-2016-1597 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017302

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_governance_suite:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_governance_suite:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_governance_suite:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_governance_suite:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_governance_suite:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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