How severe is CVE-2016-0958?

CVE-2016-0958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0958?

CVE-2016-0958 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0958?

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-2016-0958 published?

CVE-2016-0958 was published on 2016-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0958

CVE-2016-0958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2016-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0 might allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted serialized Java object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0958?: Adobe Experience Manager 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0 might allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted serialized Java object.
How severe is CVE-2016-0958?: CVE-2016-0958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0958?: CVE-2016-0958 primarily affects Adobe Experience Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0958?: 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-2016-0958 published?: CVE-2016-0958 was published on 2016-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb16-05.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:5.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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