How severe is CVE-2016-0307?

CVE-2016-0307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0307 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0307?

CVE-2016-0307 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0307?

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

When was CVE-2016-0307 published?

CVE-2016-0307 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0307

CVE-2016-0307 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Connections
Published: 2017-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Connections 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading stack traces in returned responses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0307?: IBM Connections 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading stack traces in returned responses.
How severe is CVE-2016-0307?: CVE-2016-0307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0307 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0307?: CVE-2016-0307 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0307?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0307 published?: CVE-2016-0307 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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