How severe is CVE-2016-8962?

CVE-2016-8962 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-2016-8962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8962?

CVE-2016-8962 affects Ibm Bigfix Inventory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8962?

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

When was CVE-2016-8962 published?

CVE-2016-8962 was published on 2017-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8962

CVE-2016-8962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Inventory 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Inventory
Published: 2017-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 118851.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8962?: IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 118851.
How severe is CVE-2016-8962?: CVE-2016-8962 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-2016-8962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8962?: CVE-2016-8962 affects Ibm Bigfix Inventory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8962 published?: CVE-2016-8962 was published on 2017-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_inventory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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