How severe is CVE-2016-5755?

CVE-2016-5755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5755?

CVE-2016-5755 primarily affects Netiq Access Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5755?

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

When was CVE-2016-5755 published?

CVE-2016-5755 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5755

CVE-2016-5755 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netiq Access Manager
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was vulnerable to clickjacking attacks due to a missing SAMEORIGIN filter in the "high encryption" setting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5755?: NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was vulnerable to clickjacking attacks due to a missing SAMEORIGIN filter in the "high encryption" setting.
How severe is CVE-2016-5755?: CVE-2016-5755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5755?: CVE-2016-5755 primarily affects Netiq Access Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5755?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5755 published?: CVE-2016-5755 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017812

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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