CVE-2016-2963

Name: CVE-2016-2963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-30T11:59:19.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Remote Control	<= 9.1.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89797Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991867Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94596
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89797Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991867Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94596

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2963?

How severe is CVE-2016-2963?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2963?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST