CVE-2016-3098

Name: CVE-2016-3098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T16:15:09.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3098 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in administrate 0.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the user's OAuth autorization code.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in administrate 0.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the user's OAuth autorization code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thoughtbot	Administrate	< 0.1.5

References

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/0Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/0Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3098?

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in administrate 0.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the user's OAuth autorization code.

How severe is CVE-2016-3098?

CVE-2016-3098 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3098?

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-2016-3098?

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Source: NVD / NIST