CVE-2016-6092

CVE-2016-6092 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.0.1, 2.5, and 2.6 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6092?
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.0.1, 2.5, and 2.6 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2016-6092?
CVE-2016-6092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6092 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6092?
CVE-2016-6092 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6092?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6092 published?
CVE-2016-6092 was published on 2017-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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