How severe is CVE-2016-5883?

CVE-2016-5883 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-2016-5883 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5883?

CVE-2016-5883 primarily affects Ibm Inotes. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5883?

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

When was CVE-2016-5883 published?

CVE-2016-5883 was published on 2017-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5883

CVE-2016-5883 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Inotes 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% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Inotes
Published: 2017-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM iNotes 8.5 and 9.0 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. IBM Reference #: 1997010.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5883?: IBM iNotes 8.5 and 9.0 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. IBM Reference #: 1997010.
How severe is CVE-2016-5883?: CVE-2016-5883 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-2016-5883 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5883?: CVE-2016-5883 primarily affects Ibm Inotes. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5883?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5883 published?: CVE-2016-5883 was published on 2017-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (25)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:8.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:8.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:8.5.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:8.5.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:8.5.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:9.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:9.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:9.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:inotes:9.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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