How severe is CVE-2016-0265?

CVE-2016-0265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0265?

CVE-2016-0265 primarily affects Ibm Campaign. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0265?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0265 published?

CVE-2016-0265 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0265

CVE-2016-0265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Campaign with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Campaign
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Campaign is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0265?: IBM Campaign is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
How severe is CVE-2016-0265?: CVE-2016-0265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0265?: CVE-2016-0265 primarily affects Ibm Campaign. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0265 published?: CVE-2016-0265 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:campaign:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:campaign:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:campaign:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:campaign:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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