Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-0956?

Affected: Experience Manager (Adobe) versions 5.6.1, 6.0.0, 6.1.0; Sling (Apache); org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-0956 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-0956 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-0956?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-0956?

Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post 2.3.8.

How urgently should CVE-2016-0956 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-0956

HighPublic exploit

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Apache Sling Servlets Post

Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-m27m-628v-xxp2

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-0956 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Experience Manager (Adobe), Sling (Apache), org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post 2.3.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

51%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The Servlets Post component 2.3.6 in Apache Sling, as used in Adobe Experience Manager 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Experience ManagerAdobe	5.6.1, 6.0.0, 6.1.0	n/a
SlingApache	See advisory	n/a
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.postmaven	See advisory	2.3.8

Patched Releases

org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post

2.3.8

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Aug 5, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0956
advisory39435
exploitExploitDB-39435
articlehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135720/Apache-Sling-Framework-2.3.6-Information-Disclosure.html

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The Servlets Post component 2.3.6 in Apache Sling, as used in Adobe Experience Manager 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Experience Manager (Adobe) versions 5.6.1, 6.0.0, 6.1.0; Sling (Apache); org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post 2.3.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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