CVE-2016-3018

CVE-2016-3018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
• CVSS v2: 4.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
• Published: 2017-02-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Web is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3018?

IBM Security Access Manager for Web is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

How severe is CVE-2016-3018?

CVE-2016-3018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3018?

CVE-2016-3018 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3018?

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

When was CVE-2016-3018 published?

CVE-2016-3018 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995347
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96380

Affected products (21)

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:9.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:8.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web:8.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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