How severe is CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5946?

CVE-2016-5946 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Control. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5946?

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

When was CVE-2016-5946 published?

CVE-2016-5946 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5946

CVE-2016-5946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Control
Published: 2016-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5946?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-5946?: CVE-2016-5946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5946?: CVE-2016-5946 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Control. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5946?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5946 published?: CVE-2016-5946 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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