How severe is CVE-2016-2930?

CVE-2016-2930 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2930 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2930?

CVE-2016-2930 affects Ibm Bigfix Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2930?

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-2016-2930 published?

CVE-2016-2930 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2930

CVE-2016-2930 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Remote Control 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Remote Control
Published: 2017-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Remote Control 9.1.3 could allow a remote attacker to perform actions reserved for an administrator without authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 5512.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2930?: IBM BigFix Remote Control 9.1.3 could allow a remote attacker to perform actions reserved for an administrator without authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 5512.
How severe is CVE-2016-2930?: CVE-2016-2930 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2930 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2930?: CVE-2016-2930 affects Ibm Bigfix Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2930?: 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-2016-2930 published?: CVE-2016-2930 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_remote_control:9.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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