How severe is CVE-2016-3002?

CVE-2016-3002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3002?

CVE-2016-3002 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3002?

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

When was CVE-2016-3002 published?

CVE-2016-3002 was published on 2016-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3002

CVE-2016-3002 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Connections
Published: 2016-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading cached data on a client device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3002?: IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading cached data on a client device.
How severe is CVE-2016-3002?: CVE-2016-3002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3002?: CVE-2016-3002 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3002 published?: CVE-2016-3002 was published on 2016-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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