How severe is CVE-2016-5919?

CVE-2016-5919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5919?

CVE-2016-5919 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5919?

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-2016-5919 published?

CVE-2016-5919 was published on 2017-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5919

CVE-2016-5919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware
Published: 2017-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0.0, 8.0.0, and 9.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM Reference #: 1996868.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5919?: IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0.0, 8.0.0, and 9.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM Reference #: 1996868.
How severe is CVE-2016-5919?: CVE-2016-5919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5919?: CVE-2016-5919 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5919?: 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-2016-5919 published?: CVE-2016-5919 was published on 2017-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_7.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_9.0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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