What is the severity of CVE-2016-6126?

CVE-2016-6126 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow directory traversal attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6126?

To mitigate CVE-2016-6126, upgrade IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud to version 13.2.5 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

What versions of IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud are affected by CVE-2016-6126?

CVE-2016-6126 affects IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud versions 13.1, 13.2, 13.2.2, 13.2.3, and 13.2.4.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-6126 enable?

CVE-2016-6126 enables remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks using crafted URL requests.

Can CVE-2016-6126 lead to unauthorized file access?

Yes, CVE-2016-6126 can allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system due to its directory traversal nature.

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CVE-2016-6126

medium

6.5

CWE

1/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6126: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.1
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2.2
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2.3
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6126?
CVE-2016-6126 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6126?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6126, upgrade IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud to version 13.2.5 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
What versions of IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud are affected by CVE-2016-6126?
CVE-2016-6126 affects IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud versions 13.1, 13.2, 13.2.2, 13.2.3, and 13.2.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-6126 enable?
CVE-2016-6126 enables remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks using crafted URL requests.
Can CVE-2016-6126 lead to unauthorized file access?
Yes, CVE-2016-6126 can allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system due to its directory traversal nature.

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