How severe is CVE-2016-5977?

CVE-2016-5977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5977?

CVE-2016-5977 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5977?

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

When was CVE-2016-5977 published?

CVE-2016-5977 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5977

CVE-2016-5977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience
Published: 2016-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the web portal in IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience before 8.7.1.8847 FP10, 8.8 before 8.8.0.9049 FP9, 9.0.0 and 9.0.1 before 9.0.1.1117 FP5, 9.0.1A before 9.0.1.5108_9.0.1A FP5, 9.0.2 before 9.0.2.1223 FP3, and 9.0.2A before 9.0.2.5224_9.0.2A FP3 allows remote authenticated users to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5977?: Open redirect vulnerability in the web portal in IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience before 8.7.1.8847 FP10, 8.8 before 8.8.0.9049 FP9, 9.0.0 and 9.0.1 before 9.0.1.1117 FP5, 9.0.1A before 9.0.1.5108_9.0.1A FP5, 9.0.2 before 9.0.2.1223 FP3, and 9.0.2A before 9.0.2.5224_9.0.2A FP3 allows remote authenticated users to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5977?: CVE-2016-5977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5977?: CVE-2016-5977 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5977 published?: CVE-2016-5977 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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