CVE-2016-6268

Name: CVE-2016-6268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-30T22:59:00.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6268 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Trend Micro Smart Protection Server 2.5 before build 2200, 2.6 before build 2106, and 3.0 before build 1330 allows local webserv users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a Trojan horse .war file in the Solr webapps directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trend Micro Smart Protection Server 2.5 before build 2200, 2.6 before build 2106, and 3.0 before build 1330 allows local webserv users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a Trojan horse .war file in the Solr webapps directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	2.5
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	2.6
Trendmicro	Smart Protection Server	3.0

References

https://qkaiser.github.io/pentesting/trendmicro/2016/08/08/trendmicro-sps/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1114913Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://qkaiser.github.io/pentesting/trendmicro/2016/08/08/trendmicro-sps/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1114913Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6268?

How severe is CVE-2016-6268?

CVE-2016-6268 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6268?

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