How severe is CVE-2016-9710?

CVE-2016-9710 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9710 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9710?

CVE-2016-9710 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9710?

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

When was CVE-2016-9710 published?

CVE-2016-9710 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9710

CVE-2016-9710 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence Server
Published: 2017-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Predictive Solutions Foundation (formerly PMQ) could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL to specify a file from the local system, which could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 119618.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9710?: IBM Predictive Solutions Foundation (formerly PMQ) could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL to specify a file from the local system, which could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 119618.
How severe is CVE-2016-9710?: CVE-2016-9710 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9710 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9710?: CVE-2016-9710 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9710?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9710 published?: CVE-2016-9710 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_business_intelligence_server:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_business_intelligence_server:10.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_business_intelligence_server:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_business_intelligence_server:10.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_business_intelligence_server:10.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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