CVE-2016-2872
CVE-2016-2872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2872?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 and QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2872?
- CVE-2016-2872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-2872 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2872?
- CVE-2016-2872 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2872?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-2872 published?
- CVE-2016-2872 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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