CVE-2016-9044: An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in Information Builders WebFOCUS Business Intelligence P

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-9044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting webfocus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in Information Builders WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Portal 8.1 . A specially crafted web parameter can cause a command injection. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted web request to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2018-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: informationbuilders

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-07 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

informationbuilders webfocus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webfocus || rpm -q webfocus || webfocus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webfocus sudo apt install webfocus=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo apt-mark hold webfocus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webfocus sudo dnf downgrade webfocus-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webfocus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-9044?

webfocus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-9044 being exploited?

CVE-2016-9044 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-9044 affect?

CVE-2016-9044 affects webfocus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in Information Builders WebFOCUS Business Intelligence Portal 8.1 . A specially crafted web parameter can cause a command injection. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted web requ

How urgent is CVE-2016-9044?

Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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