CVE-2016-8949

What it is

IBM Emptoris Supplier Lifecycle Management 10.0.x and 10.1.x could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 118836.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-08-09 18:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:55 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-08-09 18:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:55 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-601

Record status

Modified

Affected

• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.0.0
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.0.1
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.0.2
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.0.3
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.1.0
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.1.1
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.1.2
• IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.0.1.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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