How severe is CVE-2016-2887?

CVE-2016-2887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2887?

CVE-2016-2887 affects Ibm Ims Enterprise Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2887?

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-2016-2887 published?

CVE-2016-2887 was published on 2016-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2887

CVE-2016-2887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Ims Enterprise Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Ims Enterprise Suite
Published: 2016-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM IMS Enterprise Suite Data Provider before 3.2.0.1 for Microsoft .NET allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2887?: IBM IMS Enterprise Suite Data Provider before 3.2.0.1 for Microsoft .NET allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2887?: CVE-2016-2887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2887?: CVE-2016-2887 affects Ibm Ims Enterprise Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2887?: 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-2016-2887 published?: CVE-2016-2887 was published on 2016-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:ims_enterprise_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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