CVE-2016-2046

Name: CVE-2016-2046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-17T15:59:03.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2046 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the UserPortal page in SOPHOS UTM before 9.353 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the UserPortal page in SOPHOS UTM before 9.353 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Unified Threat Management Software	<= 9.351

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135709/Sophos-UTM-9-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/60Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.halock.com/blog/cve-2016-2046-cross-site-scripting-sophos-utm-9/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035048Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135709/Sophos-UTM-9-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/60Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.halock.com/blog/cve-2016-2046-cross-site-scripting-sophos-utm-9/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035048Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2046?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the UserPortal page in SOPHOS UTM before 9.353 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-2046?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2046 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2046?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2046?

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Source: NVD / NIST