How severe is CVE-2016-2998?

CVE-2016-2998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2998?

CVE-2016-2998 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2998?

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

When was CVE-2016-2998 published?

CVE-2016-2998 was published on 2016-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2998

CVE-2016-2998 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Ibm Connections
Published: 2016-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, 5.0 before CR4, and 5.5 before CR1 allows remote authenticated users to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that update data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2998?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, 5.0 before CR4, and 5.5 before CR1 allows remote authenticated users to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that update data.
How severe is CVE-2016-2998?: CVE-2016-2998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2998?: CVE-2016-2998 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2998 published?: CVE-2016-2998 was published on 2016-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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