How severe is CVE-2016-8987?

CVE-2016-8987 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-2016-8987 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-2016-8987?

CVE-2016-8987 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8987?

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

When was CVE-2016-8987 published?

CVE-2016-8987 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8987

CVE-2016-8987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo Asset Management 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-200.

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-200
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Asset Management
Published: 2017-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow an authenticated user to view incorrect item sets that they should not have access to view.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8987?: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow an authenticated user to view incorrect item sets that they should not have access to view.
How severe is CVE-2016-8987?: CVE-2016-8987 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-2016-8987 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-2016-8987?: CVE-2016-8987 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Asset Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8987 published?: CVE-2016-8987 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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