How severe is CVE-2016-2868?

CVE-2016-2868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2868?

CVE-2016-2868 affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2868?

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

When was CVE-2016-2868 published?

CVE-2016-2868 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2868

CVE-2016-2868 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
Published: 2016-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2868?: IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2.x before 7.2.7 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2016-2868?: CVE-2016-2868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2868?: CVE-2016-2868 affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2868 published?: CVE-2016-2868 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21985774

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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