How severe is CVE-2016-2972?

CVE-2016-2972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2972?

CVE-2016-2972 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2972?

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-2016-2972 published?

CVE-2016-2972 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2972

CVE-2016-2972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sametime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Sametime
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could store credentials of the Sametime Meetings user in the local cache of their browser which could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 113855.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2972?: IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could store credentials of the Sametime Meetings user in the local cache of their browser which could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 113855.
How severe is CVE-2016-2972?: CVE-2016-2972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2972?: CVE-2016-2972 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2972?: 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-2016-2972 published?: CVE-2016-2972 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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