CVE-2016-2973

Name: CVE-2016-2973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-29T18:29:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2973 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 113899.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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/113899VDB 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/113899VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2973?

How severe is CVE-2016-2973?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2973 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2973?

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-2016-2973?

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Source: NVD / NIST