MEDIUM
CVE-2016-0882
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 12, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
EMC Documentum xCP 2.1 before patch 23 and 2.2 before patch 11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a POST request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-0882 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
emc1 product(s)
documentum xcp
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Feb/66Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034993Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Feb/66Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034993Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-0882
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 12, 2016
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-0882 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.