CVE-2016-2965

Name: CVE-2016-2965
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-29T18:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2965 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. By persuading a user to visit a malicious link, a remote attacker could force the user to log out of Sametime. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. By persuading a user to visit a malicious link, a remote attacker could force the user to log out of Sametime. IBM X-Force ID: 113846.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sametime	8.5.2.0
Ibm	Sametime	8.5.2.1
Ibm	Sametime	9.0.0.0
Ibm	Sametime	9.0.0.1
Ibm	Sametime	9.0.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113846VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113846VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2965?

How severe is CVE-2016-2965?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2965 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2965?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2965?

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Source: NVD / NIST