CVE-2016-6045

CVE-2016-6045 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
• CVSS v2: 6.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-352
• Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
• Published: 2017-02-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Operations Center is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6045?

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Operations Center is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

How severe is CVE-2016-6045?

CVE-2016-6045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6045?

CVE-2016-6045 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-2016-6045?

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-2016-6045 published?

CVE-2016-6045 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/95087

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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