How severe is CVE-2016-3128?

CVE-2016-3128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3128?

CVE-2016-3128 primarily affects Blackberry Enterprise Service. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3128?

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-2016-3128 published?

CVE-2016-3128 was published on 2017-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3128

CVE-2016-3128 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Enterprise Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Blackberry Enterprise Service
Published: 2017-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A spoofing vulnerability in the Core of BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 12 through 12.5.2 allows remote attackers to enroll an illegitimate device to the BES, gain access to device parameters for the BES, or send false information to the BES by gaining access to specific information about a device that was legitimately enrolled on the BES.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3128?: A spoofing vulnerability in the Core of BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 12 through 12.5.2 allows remote attackers to enroll an illegitimate device to the BES, gain access to device parameters for the BES, or send false information to the BES by gaining access to specific information about a device that was legitimately enrolled on the BES.
How severe is CVE-2016-3128?: CVE-2016-3128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3128?: CVE-2016-3128 primarily affects Blackberry Enterprise Service. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3128?: 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-2016-3128 published?: CVE-2016-3128 was published on 2017-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.5.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_service:12.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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