CVE-2016-6116

CVE-2016-6116 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
• CVSS v2: 4.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-200
• Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
• Published: 2017-02-02
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5 and 2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6116?

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5 and 2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

How severe is CVE-2016-6116?

CVE-2016-6116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6116?

CVE-2016-6116 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-2016-6116?

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

When was CVE-2016-6116 published?

CVE-2016-6116 was published on 2017-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997805
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95966

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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