CVE-2016-6098
CVE-2016-6098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.0.1, 2.5, and 2.6 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6098?
- IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.0.1, 2.5, and 2.6 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6098?
- CVE-2016-6098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-6098 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6098?
- CVE-2016-6098 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-2016-6098?
- 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-2016-6098 published?
- CVE-2016-6098 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997958
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95982
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118254
Affected products (20)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_key_lifecycle_manager:2.0.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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