How severe is CVE-2016-0340?

CVE-2016-0340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0340?

CVE-2016-0340 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0340?

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-2016-0340 published?

CVE-2016-0340 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0340

CVE-2016-0340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter
Published: 2016-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.1 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 mishandles session expiration, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0340?: IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Virtual Appliance 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.1.1 before 7.0.1-ISS-SIM-FP0003 mishandles session expiration, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2016-0340?: CVE-2016-0340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0340?: CVE-2016-0340 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0340?: 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-2016-0340 published?: CVE-2016-0340 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_adapter:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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