How severe is CVE-2016-8967?

CVE-2016-8967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8967?

CVE-2016-8967 primarily affects Ibm License Metric Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8967?

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

When was CVE-2016-8967 published?

CVE-2016-8967 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8967

CVE-2016-8967 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm License Metric Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm License Metric Tool
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8967?: IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2016-8967?: CVE-2016-8967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8967?: CVE-2016-8967 primarily affects Ibm License Metric Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8967?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8967 published?: CVE-2016-8967 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_inventory:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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