How severe is CVE-2016-9739?

CVE-2016-9739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9739 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9739?

CVE-2016-9739 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9739?

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-2016-9739 published?

CVE-2016-9739 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9739

CVE-2016-9739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9739?: IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2016-9739?: CVE-2016-9739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9739 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9739?: CVE-2016-9739 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9739?: 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-2016-9739 published?: CVE-2016-9739 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:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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