How severe is CVE-2016-9703?

CVE-2016-9703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9703?

CVE-2016-9703 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9703?

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

When was CVE-2016-9703 published?

CVE-2016-9703 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9703

CVE-2016-9703 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens which could allow an unauthorized user with physical access to the work station to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9703?: IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens which could allow an unauthorized user with physical access to the work station to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2016-9703?: CVE-2016-9703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9703?: CVE-2016-9703 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9703?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9703 published?: CVE-2016-9703 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_virtual_appliance:7.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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