CVE-2016-8921 json
IBM FileNet WorkPlace XT could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code…
published 2017-02-01 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-9746
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM FileNet WorkPlace XT could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.
Exploit prediction
2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- IBM Corporation FileNet Content Manager
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
-
ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994018
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/94582
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-8921
- NVD CVE-2016-8921
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