CVE-2016-10073

Name: CVE-2016-10073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-23T04:29:01.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 83.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The from method in library/core/class.email.php in Vanilla Forums before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the email domain in sent messages and potentially obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTTP Host header, as demonstrated by a password reset request.. EPSS estimates a 83.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The from method in library/core/class.email.php in Vanilla Forums before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the email domain in sent messages and potentially obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTTP Host header, as demonstrated by a password reset request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

83.61%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vanillaforums	Vanilla	<= 2.3.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142486/Vanilla-Forums-2.3-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exploitbox.io/vuln/Vanilla-Forums-Exploit-Host-Header-Injection-CVE-2016-10073-0day.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://open.vanillaforums.com/discussion/33498/critical-security-release-vanilla-2-3-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41996/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142486/Vanilla-Forums-2.3-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exploitbox.io/vuln/Vanilla-Forums-Exploit-Host-Header-Injection-CVE-2016-10073-0day.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://open.vanillaforums.com/discussion/33498/critical-security-release-vanilla-2-3-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41996/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10073?

How severe is CVE-2016-10073?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 83.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10073?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST