CVE-2016-0219: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM Rational Team Concert 3.0 before 3.0.1.6 iFix7 Interim Fix 1...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects older IBM Rational Team Concert releases and can let an authenticated remote user disrupt service by sending crafted XML data. The known impact is denial of service, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Exposure depends on whether legacy RTC versions remain in use and reachable by users or integrated systems. Likely limited to organizations still running affected IBM Rational Team Concert versions before the named interim fixes. Risk is higher where RTC is internet-accessible, broadly available to contractors, or integrated with systems that submit XML data. Treat as a legacy platform availability risk. Prioritize remediation if RTC supports active development, regulated delivery workflows, or business-critical engineering operations. No cited source confirms active exploitation, so urgency should be driven by exposure and operational dependency. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Rational Team Concert deployments and confirm exact version and interim fix level.; Upgrade RTC 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, or 6.0 to the IBM-fixed levels or later.; If upgrade timing is unclear, review the IBM advisory before changing production systems..

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Jun 7, 2026, 21:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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