CVE-2016-3034

4.4 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

IBM AppScan Source uses a one-way hash without salt to encrypt highly sensitive information, which could allow a local attacker to decrypt information more easily.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2017-02-01 20:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:44 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2017-02-01 20:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:44 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-326 · Inadequate encryption strength
Record status: Modified

Affected

IBM Security Appscan Source 9.0.1
IBM Security Appscan Source 9.0.2
IBM Security Appscan Source 9.0.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 4.4

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record