How severe is CVE-2016-6124?

CVE-2016-6124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2016-6124 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6124?

CVE-2016-6124 primarily affects Ibm Kenexa Lms On Cloud. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6124?

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-2016-6124 published?

CVE-2016-6124 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6124

CVE-2016-6124 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Kenexa Lms On Cloud 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Kenexa Lms On Cloud
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6124?: IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.
How severe is CVE-2016-6124?: CVE-2016-6124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2016-6124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6124?: CVE-2016-6124 primarily affects Ibm Kenexa Lms On Cloud. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6124?: 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-2016-6124 published?: CVE-2016-6124 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms_on_cloud:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms_on_cloud:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms_on_cloud:13.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms_on_cloud:13.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms_on_cloud:13.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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