How severe is CVE-2016-0356?

CVE-2016-0356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0356 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-2016-0356?

CVE-2016-0356 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0356?

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

When was CVE-2016-0356 published?

CVE-2016-0356 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0356

CVE-2016-0356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sametime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Ibm Sametime
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sametime Enterprise Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user that has been invited to a Sametime meeting room, to cause the screen sharing to cease through the use of cross-site request forgery. IBM X-Force ID: 111895.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0356?: IBM Sametime Enterprise Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user that has been invited to a Sametime meeting room, to cause the screen sharing to cease through the use of cross-site request forgery. IBM X-Force ID: 111895.
How severe is CVE-2016-0356?: CVE-2016-0356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0356 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-2016-0356?: CVE-2016-0356 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0356 published?: CVE-2016-0356 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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