CVE-2016-9568
CVE-2016-9568 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Carbonblack Carbon Black with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-254.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Carbonblack Carbon Black
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- Last modified:
Description
A security design issue can allow an unprivileged user to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor and perform unauthorized actions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9568?
- A security design issue can allow an unprivileged user to interact with the Carbon Black Sensor and perform unauthorized actions.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9568?
- CVE-2016-9568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9568 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-2016-9568?
- CVE-2016-9568 affects Carbonblack Carbon Black. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9568?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-9568 published?
- CVE-2016-9568 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:carbonblack:carbon_black:5.1.1.60603:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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