How severe is CVE-2016-2983?

CVE-2016-2983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2983?

CVE-2016-2983 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2983?

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-2016-2983 published?

CVE-2016-2983 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2983

CVE-2016-2983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience
Published: 2018-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience 8.7, 8.8, and 9.0.2 could allow a remote attacker under unusual circumstances to read operational data or TLS session state for any active sessions, cause denial of service, or bypass security. IBM X-Force ID: 113999.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2983?: IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience 8.7, 8.8, and 9.0.2 could allow a remote attacker under unusual circumstances to read operational data or TLS session state for any active sessions, cause denial of service, or bypass security. IBM X-Force ID: 113999.
How severe is CVE-2016-2983?: CVE-2016-2983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2983?: CVE-2016-2983 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2983?: 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-2016-2983 published?: CVE-2016-2983 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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