How severe is CVE-2016-5967?

CVE-2016-5967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5967 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-2016-5967?

CVE-2016-5967 primarily affects Ibm Rational Asset Analyzer. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5967?

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

When was CVE-2016-5967 published?

CVE-2016-5967 was published on 2016-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5967

CVE-2016-5967 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Asset Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Rational Asset Analyzer
Published: 2016-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installation component in IBM Rational Asset Analyzer (RAA) 6.1.0 before FP10 allows local users to discover the WAS Admin password by reading IM native logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5967?: The installation component in IBM Rational Asset Analyzer (RAA) 6.1.0 before FP10 allows local users to discover the WAS Admin password by reading IM native logs.
How severe is CVE-2016-5967?: CVE-2016-5967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5967 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-2016-5967?: CVE-2016-5967 primarily affects Ibm Rational Asset Analyzer. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5967?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5967 published?: CVE-2016-5967 was published on 2016-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_asset_analyzer:6.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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