CVE-2016-10726

Name: CVE-2016-10726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-10T11:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10726 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XMLUI feature in DSpace before 3.6, 4.x before 4.5, and 5.x before 5.5 allows directory traversal via the themes/ path in an attack with two or more arbitrary characters and a colon before a pathname, as demonstrated by a themes/Reference/aa:etc/passwd URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XMLUI feature in DSpace before 3.6, 4.x before 4.5, and 5.x before 5.5 allows directory traversal via the themes/ path in an attack with two or more arbitrary characters and a colon before a pathname, as demonstrated by a themes/Reference/aa:etc/passwd URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.86%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Duraspace	Dspace	< 3.6
Duraspace	Dspace	>= 4.0, < 4.5
Duraspace	Dspace	>= 5.0, < 5.5

References

https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/releases/tag/dspace-5.5Third Party Advisory
https://jira.duraspace.org/browse/DS-3094Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSDOC5x/Release+NotesVendor Advisory
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/releases/tag/dspace-5.5Third Party Advisory
https://jira.duraspace.org/browse/DS-3094Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSDOC5x/Release+NotesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10726?

How severe is CVE-2016-10726?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10726 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10726?

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