How severe is CVE-2016-8912?

CVE-2016-8912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8912?

CVE-2016-8912 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-2016-8912?

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

When was CVE-2016-8912 published?

CVE-2016-8912 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8912

CVE-2016-8912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Kenexa Lms On Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
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 stores potentially sensitive information in in log files that could be read by an authenticated user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8912?: IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 stores potentially sensitive information in in log files that could be read by an authenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2016-8912?: CVE-2016-8912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8912?: CVE-2016-8912 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-2016-8912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8912 published?: CVE-2016-8912 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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