How severe is CVE-2016-6020?

CVE-2016-6020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6020?

CVE-2016-6020 primarily affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6020?

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

When was CVE-2016-6020 published?

CVE-2016-6020 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6020

CVE-2016-6020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6020?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.
How severe is CVE-2016-6020?: CVE-2016-6020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6020?: CVE-2016-6020 primarily affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6020 published?: CVE-2016-6020 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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