CVE-2016-5803
CVE-2016-5803 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Technologies Unified Infrastructure Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ca Technologies Unified Infrastructure Management
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5803?
- An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5803?
- CVE-2016-5803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2016-5803 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5803?
- CVE-2016-5803 affects Ca Technologies Unified Infrastructure Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5803?
- 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-2016-5803 published?
- CVE-2016-5803 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94243
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-315-01
- https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20161109-01-security-notice-for-ca-unified-infrastructure-mgmt.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ca_technologies:unified_infrastructure_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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