How severe is CVE-2016-0949?

CVE-2016-0949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0949?

CVE-2016-0949 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0949?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0949 published?

CVE-2016-0949 was published on 2016-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0949

CVE-2016-0949 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Connect
Published: 2016-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Connect before 9.5.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted parameter in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0949?: Adobe Connect before 9.5.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted parameter in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-0949?: CVE-2016-0949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0949?: CVE-2016-0949 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0949 published?: CVE-2016-0949 was published on 2016-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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