Vulnerability identifier: #VU531

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5986

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Commerce
Web applications / E-Commerce systems
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to response handling error that may cause sensitive data disclosure by a malicious user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in access to potentially sensitive data on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to APAR PI67093.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Commerce: 7.0 - 8.0

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.5.0

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990056

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.