How severe is CVE-2016-9717?

CVE-2016-9717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9717?

CVE-2016-9717 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9717?

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

When was CVE-2016-9717 published?

CVE-2016-9717 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9717

CVE-2016-9717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server
Published: 2017-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HTTP Parameter Override is identified in the IBM Infosphere Master Data Management (MDM) 10.1. 11.0. 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 product. It enables attackers by exposing the presence of duplicated parameters which may produce an anomalous behavior in the application that can be potentially exploited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9717?: HTTP Parameter Override is identified in the IBM Infosphere Master Data Management (MDM) 10.1. 11.0. 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 product. It enables attackers by exposing the presence of duplicated parameters which may produce an anomalous behavior in the application that can be potentially exploited.
How severe is CVE-2016-9717?: CVE-2016-9717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9717?: CVE-2016-9717 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9717 published?: CVE-2016-9717 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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