How severe is CVE-2016-5940?

CVE-2016-5940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5940?

CVE-2016-5940 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-2016-5940?

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

When was CVE-2016-5940 published?

CVE-2016-5940 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5940

CVE-2016-5940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Kenexa Lms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Kenexa Lms
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5940?: IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-5940?: CVE-2016-5940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5940?: CVE-2016-5940 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-2016-5940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5940 published?: CVE-2016-5940 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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