MEDIUM
CVE-2016-9873
CWE-77Published: February 3, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
EMC Documentum D2 version 4.5 and EMC Documentum D2 version 4.6 has a DQL Injection Vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system. An authenticated low-privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access information, modify data or disrupt services by causing execution of arbitrary DQL commands on the application.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9873 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
emc1 product(s)
documentum d2
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540060/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95828Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540060/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95828Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9873
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 3, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-77)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9873 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.