CVE-2016-8962 json
IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compro…
published 2017-04-26 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-9787
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2 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: 118851.
Exploit prediction
1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.9 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- IBM Corporation BigFix Inventory
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995031
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/98030
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1038360
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-8962
- NVD CVE-2016-8962
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