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CVE-2016-2945

7.5 · HIGH

The API Discovery implementation in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5.5.8 through 8.5.5.9 Liberty before Liberty Fix Pack 16.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via…

Published Jul 8, 2016CWE-264EPSS 1.85%

Overview

CVE-2016-2945 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The API Discovery implementation in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5.5.8 through 8.5.5.9 Liberty before Liberty Fix Pack 16.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an external reference in a Swagger document.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI62450Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21984502Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91517Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI62450Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21984502Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91517

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2945?

CVE-2016-2945 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-2945?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2945?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-2945?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-2945 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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