CVE-2016-3052 json
Under non-standard configurations, IBM WebSphere MQ might send password data in clear text over the network.
published 2017-02-22 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4125
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 57%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Under non-standard configurations, IBM WebSphere MQ might send password data in clear text over the network. This data could be intercepted using man in the middle techniques.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
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 WebSphere MQ
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998660
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/96400
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3052
- NVD CVE-2016-3052
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