How severe is CVE-2016-5996?

CVE-2016-5996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5996?

CVE-2016-5996 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-2016-5996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5996 published?

CVE-2016-5996 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5996

CVE-2016-5996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience
Published: 2016-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 does not enforce password-length restrictions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5996?: 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 does not enforce password-length restrictions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2016-5996?: CVE-2016-5996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5996?: CVE-2016-5996 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-2016-5996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5996 published?: CVE-2016-5996 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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