CVE-2016-0709

Name: CVE-2016-0709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-11T14:59:01.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 77.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0709 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export function in the Portal Site Manager in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a .. (dot dot) in a ZIP archive entry, as demonstrated by "../../webapps/x.jsp.". EPSS estimates a 77.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Import/Export function in the Portal Site Manager in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a .. (dot dot) in a ZIP archive entry, as demonstrated by "../../webapps/x.jsp."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

77.50%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Jetspeed	<= 2.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0709?

How severe is CVE-2016-0709?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0709 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 77.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0709?

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Source: NVD / NIST