CVE-2016-9972 json
IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict…
published 2017-06-27 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-10755
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM QRadar 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 120208.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% 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 Security QRadar SIEM
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004925
patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/120208
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/99268
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9972
- NVD CVE-2016-9972
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