CVE-2016-10765
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10765 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. edx-platform before 2016-06-10 allows account activation with a spoofed e-mail address.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
edx-platform before 2016-06-10 allows account activation with a spoofed e-mail address.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Edx | Edx-Platform | < 2016-06-10 |
References
- https://open.edx.org/announcements/security-alert-account-activation-unverified-email/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://open.edx.org/announcements/security-alert-account-activation-unverified-email/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10765?
edx-platform before 2016-06-10 allows account activation with a spoofed e-mail address.
How severe is CVE-2016-10765?
CVE-2016-10765 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10765?
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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