How severe is CVE-2016-2865?

CVE-2016-2865 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2865?

CVE-2016-2865 primarily affects Ibm Rational Team Concert. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2865?

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

When was CVE-2016-2865 published?

CVE-2016-2865 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2865

CVE-2016-2865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Team Concert 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Rational Team Concert
Published: 2016-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GIT Integration component in IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC) 5.x before 5.0.2 iFix14 and 6.x before 6.0.1 iFix5 and Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 5.x before 5.0.2 iFix14 and 6.x before 6.0.1 iFix5 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a malformed request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2865?: The GIT Integration component in IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC) 5.x before 5.0.2 iFix14 and 6.x before 6.0.1 iFix5 and Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 5.x before 5.0.2 iFix14 and 6.x before 6.0.1 iFix5 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a malformed request.
How severe is CVE-2016-2865?: CVE-2016-2865 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2865?: CVE-2016-2865 primarily affects Ibm Rational Team Concert. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2865?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2865 published?: CVE-2016-2865 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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