CVE-2016-9978

CVE-2016-9978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Curam Social Program Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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

Description

IBM Curam Social Program Management 5.2, 6.0, and 7.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 120254.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9978?
IBM Curam Social Program Management 5.2, 6.0, and 7.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 120254.
How severe is CVE-2016-9978?
CVE-2016-9978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9978 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9978?
CVE-2016-9978 primarily affects Ibm Curam Social Program Management. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9978?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9978 published?
CVE-2016-9978 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (39)

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