How severe is CVE-2016-9697?

CVE-2016-9697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9697?

CVE-2016-9697 primarily affects Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9697?

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

When was CVE-2016-9697 published?

CVE-2016-9697 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9697

CVE-2016-9697 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager
Published: 2017-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unspecified vulnerability in IBM Rhapsody DM 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 could allow an attacker to perform a JSON Hijacking Attack. A JSON Hijacking Attack may expose to an attacker information passed between the server and the browser. IBM Reference #: 1999960.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9697?: An unspecified vulnerability in IBM Rhapsody DM 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 could allow an attacker to perform a JSON Hijacking Attack. A JSON Hijacking Attack may expose to an attacker information passed between the server and the browser. IBM Reference #: 1999960.
How severe is CVE-2016-9697?: CVE-2016-9697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9697?: CVE-2016-9697 primarily affects Ibm Rational Rhapsody Design Manager. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9697 published?: CVE-2016-9697 was published on 2017-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_rhapsody_design_manager:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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