How severe is CVE-2016-8232?

CVE-2016-8232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8232?

CVE-2016-8232 affects Ibm Advanced Management Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8232?

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

When was CVE-2016-8232 published?

CVE-2016-8232 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8232

CVE-2016-8232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Advanced Management Module Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Advanced Management Module Firmware
Published: 2017-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Document Object Model-(DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Advanced Management Module (AMM) versions earlier than 66Z of Lenovo IBM BladeCenter HS22, HS22V, HS23, HS23E, HX5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the AMM's IP address to send a crafted URL that could inject a malicious script to access a user's AMM data such as cookies or other session information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8232?: Document Object Model-(DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Advanced Management Module (AMM) versions earlier than 66Z of Lenovo IBM BladeCenter HS22, HS22V, HS23, HS23E, HX5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the AMM's IP address to send a crafted URL that could inject a malicious script to access a user's AMM data such as cookies or other session information.
How severe is CVE-2016-8232?: CVE-2016-8232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8232?: CVE-2016-8232 affects Ibm Advanced Management Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8232 published?: CVE-2016-8232 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:advanced_management_module_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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