CVE-2016-5938
CVE-2016-5938 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Kenexa Lms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Ibm Kenexa Lms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5938?
- IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5938?
- CVE-2016-5938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-5938 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5938?
- CVE-2016-5938 primarily affects Ibm Kenexa Lms. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5938?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5938 published?
- CVE-2016-5938 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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