CVE-2016-5946 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) versions 5.2.x before 5.2.11. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files by manipulating URLs with ".." sequences. Rated Medium (CVSS 6.5), the vulnerability requires authentication but has low attack complexity, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact by exposing sensitive data. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.10.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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