How severe is CVE-2016-9738?

CVE-2016-9738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9738?

CVE-2016-9738 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-9738 published?

CVE-2016-9738 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9738

CVE-2016-9738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
Published: 2017-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 119783.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9738?: IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 119783.
How severe is CVE-2016-9738?: CVE-2016-9738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9738?: CVE-2016-9738 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-9738 published?: CVE-2016-9738 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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