How severe is CVE-2016-8932?

CVE-2016-8932 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-2016-8932 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8932?

CVE-2016-8932 primarily affects Ibm Kenexa Lms. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8932?

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-2016-8932 published?

CVE-2016-8932 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8932

CVE-2016-8932 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Kenexa Lms 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Kenexa Lms
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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-2016-8932?: IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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-2016-8932?: CVE-2016-8932 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-2016-8932 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8932?: CVE-2016-8932 primarily affects Ibm Kenexa Lms. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8932?: 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-2016-8932 published?: CVE-2016-8932 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:4.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:kenexa_lms:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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