CVE-2016-2998

Name: CVE-2016-2998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-01T10:59:06.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, 5.0 before CR4, and 5.5 before CR1 allows remote authenticated users to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that update data.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, 5.0 before CR4, and 5.5 before CR1 allows remote authenticated users to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that update data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Connections	4.0.0.0
Ibm	Connections	4.5.0.0
Ibm	Connections	5.0.0.0
Ibm	Connections	5.5.0.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO89929Not Applicable
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988991Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92578
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LO89929Not Applicable
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988991Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92578

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2998?

How severe is CVE-2016-2998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2998?

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