CVE-2016-2975: IBM Sametime vulnerability

CVE-2016-2975: IBM Sametime 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Sametime 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 113935.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Sametime 8.5.2 and 9.0 family releases contain a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A user could embed JavaScript that changes trusted-session behavior and may expose credentials. Business urgency depends on whether affected Sametime Web UI instances remain deployed and reachable. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy IBM Sametime versions with the Web UI enabled. Internet-facing or broadly accessible internal deployments carry higher practical risk. Treat as a legacy-platform exposure review. It is not KEV-listed, but credential disclosure through trusted sessions can matter if affected Sametime systems remain in use. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Sametime deployments and confirm exact versions.; Review IBM advisory swg22006441 and X-Force 113935 for vendor remediation.; Prioritize upgrade or vendor-supported fixes for affected versions..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 29, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113935CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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IBMSametime8.5.2, 8.5.2.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.0.1Listed

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