CVE-2016-5986
HighSummary
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) versions 7.x before 7.0.0.43, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.13, 8.5.x before 8.5.5.11, 9.0.x before 9.0.0.2, and Liberty before 16.0.0.3 mishandles responses, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to the disclosure of sensitive data, posing a serious threat to the organization's security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.x before 7.0.0.43, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.13, 8.5.x before 8.5.5.11, 9.0.x before 9.0.0.2, and Liberty before 16.0.0.3 mishandles responses, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS