CVE-2016-5889
CVE-2016-5889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Interact with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Ibm Interact
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Interact 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, and 10.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 115085.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5889?
- IBM Interact 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, and 10.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 115085.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5889?
- CVE-2016-5889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5889 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5889?
- CVE-2016-5889 primarily affects Ibm Interact. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5889?
- 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-2016-5889 published?
- CVE-2016-5889 was published on 2017-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:interact:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:interact:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:interact:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:interact:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:interact:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:interact:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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