HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-2205
MEDIUM

CVE-2016-2205

CWE-22Published: July 12, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file-download configuration file in the management console in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 7.5.x before 7.5 SP1 HF9 and 7.6.0 before 7.6 HF5 and Symantec Workspace Virtualization (SWV) 7.5.x before 7.5 SP1 HF9 and 7.6.0 before 7.6 HF5 allows remote authenticated users to read unspecified application files via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-2205 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.7.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec2 product(s)
workspace streamingworkspace virtualization
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_00

All References (8)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89395
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036262
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036263
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_00Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89395
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036262
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036263
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160707_00Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-2205
CVSS Score5.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 12, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-2205 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.
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