How severe is CVE-2016-2912?

CVE-2016-2912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2912?

CVE-2016-2912 affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2912?

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

When was CVE-2016-2912 published?

CVE-2016-2912 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2912

CVE-2016-2912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Document Builder in IBM Rational Publishing Engine (aka RPENG) 2.0.1 before ifix002 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2912?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Document Builder in IBM Rational Publishing Engine (aka RPENG) 2.0.1 before ifix002 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-2912?: CVE-2016-2912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2912?: CVE-2016-2912 affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2912 published?: CVE-2016-2912 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization_-_publishing:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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