CVE-2016-6044

CVE-2016-6044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
• CVSS v2: 4.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-284
• Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
• Published: 2017-02-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Operations Center could allow an authenticated attacker to enable or disable the application's REST API, which may let the attacker violate security policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6044?

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Operations Center could allow an authenticated attacker to enable or disable the application's REST API, which may let the attacker violate security policy.

How severe is CVE-2016-6044?

CVE-2016-6044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6044?

CVE-2016-6044 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6044?

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

When was CVE-2016-6044 published?

CVE-2016-6044 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995754
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95091

Affected products (19)

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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