How severe is CVE-2016-9983?

CVE-2016-9983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9983?

CVE-2016-9983 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9983?

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

When was CVE-2016-9983 published?

CVE-2016-9983 was published on 2017-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9983

CVE-2016-9983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator 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: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2017-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2 could allow an authenticated user with special privileges to view files that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 120275.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9983?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2 could allow an authenticated user with special privileges to view files that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 120275.
How severe is CVE-2016-9983?: CVE-2016-9983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9983?: CVE-2016-9983 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9983 published?: CVE-2016-9983 was published on 2017-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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