How severe is CVE-2016-6105?

CVE-2016-6105 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6105 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6105?

CVE-2016-6105 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6105?

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-2016-6105 published?

CVE-2016-6105 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6105

CVE-2016-6105 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5 and 2.6 do not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6105?: IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5 and 2.6 do not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas.
How severe is CVE-2016-6105?: CVE-2016-6105 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6105 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6105?: CVE-2016-6105 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6105?: 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-2016-6105 published?: CVE-2016-6105 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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