CVE-2016-2228

Name: CVE-2016-2228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-13T16:59:12.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in horde/templates/topbar/_menubar.html.php in Horde Groupware before 5.2.12 and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchfield parameter, as demonstrated by a request to xplorer/gollem/manager.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in horde/templates/topbar/_menubar.html.php in Horde Groupware before 5.2.12 and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchfield parameter, as demonstrated by a request to xplorer/gollem/manager.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Horde	Groupware	<= 5.2.11
Horde	Horde Groupware	<= 5.2.11
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22
Fedoraproject	Fedora	23

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2228?

How severe is CVE-2016-2228?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2228?

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Source: NVD / NIST