How severe is CVE-2016-1598?

CVE-2016-1598 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-2016-1598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1598?

CVE-2016-1598 primarily affects Novell Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1598?

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

When was CVE-2016-1598 published?

CVE-2016-1598 was published on 2016-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1598

CVE-2016-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Identity 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% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Novell Identity Manager
Published: 2016-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XSS in NetIQ IDM 4.5 Identity Applications before 4.5.4 allows attackers able to change their username to inject arbitrary HTML code into the Role Assignment administrator HTML pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1598?: XSS in NetIQ IDM 4.5 Identity Applications before 4.5.4 allows attackers able to change their username to inject arbitrary HTML code into the Role Assignment administrator HTML pages.
How severe is CVE-2016-1598?: CVE-2016-1598 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-2016-1598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1598?: CVE-2016-1598 primarily affects Novell Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1598 published?: CVE-2016-1598 was published on 2016-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:identity_manager:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:identity_manager_identity_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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