How severe is CVE-2016-0295?

CVE-2016-0295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0295?

CVE-2016-0295 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-2016-0295?

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-2016-0295 published?

CVE-2016-0295 was published on 2018-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0295

CVE-2016-0295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2018-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the IBM BigFix Platform 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, and 9.5 before 9.5.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences. IBM X-Force ID: 111363.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0295?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the IBM BigFix Platform 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, and 9.5 before 9.5.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences. IBM X-Force ID: 111363.
How severe is CVE-2016-0295?: CVE-2016-0295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0295?: CVE-2016-0295 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-2016-0295?: 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-2016-0295 published?: CVE-2016-0295 was published on 2018-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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