How severe is CVE-2016-0214?

CVE-2016-0214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0214?

CVE-2016-0214 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0214?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0214 published?

CVE-2016-0214 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0214

CVE-2016-0214 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2017-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file. The only way that file would be executed would be through a phishing attack to trick an unsuspecting victim to execute the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0214?: IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file. The only way that file would be executed would be through a phishing attack to trick an unsuspecting victim to execute the file.
How severe is CVE-2016-0214?: CVE-2016-0214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0214?: CVE-2016-0214 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0214 published?: CVE-2016-0214 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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