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.
CVE-2016-0956
Score elevated to 7.9 because EPSS predicts 46% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 1.3% of all CVEs). NVD baseline CVSS 7.5 retained for reference. Confidence: see factors.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.5
- EG Score
- 7.9(high)
- EG Risk
- 66(Track)EG Risk 66/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity79% × 45%Exploitation65% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS
- 98.7%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
February 10, 2016
Last Modified
May 6, 2026
References (10)
- psirt@adobehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135720/Apache-Sling-Framework-2.3.6-Information-Disclosure.html
- psirt@adobehttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/48
- psirt@adobehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537498/100/0/threaded
- psirt@adobehttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb16-05.html
- psirt@adobehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39435/
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135720/Apache-Sling-Framework-2.3.6-Information-Disclosure.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/48
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537498/100/0/threaded
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb16-05.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39435/
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.servlets.post | 2.0.2-incubator ... 2.3.6 (9 versions) | 2.3.8 | — |
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-39435✓ verifiedFirst seen Feb 10, 2016
Apache Sling Framework (Adobe AEM) 2.3.6 - Information Disclosure
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