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CVE-2016-3169

UnknownEPSS 2.22%

Last modified

CVE-2016-3169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The User module in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging contributed or custom code that calls the user_save function with an explicit category and loads all roles into the array.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User module in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging contributed or custom code that calls the user_save function with an explicit category and loads all roles into the array.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.22%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DrupalDrupal6.0
DrupalDrupal6.1
DrupalDrupal6.2
DrupalDrupal6.3
DrupalDrupal6.4
DrupalDrupal6.5
DrupalDrupal6.6
DrupalDrupal6.7
DrupalDrupal6.8
DrupalDrupal6.9
DrupalDrupal6.10
DrupalDrupal6.11
DrupalDrupal6.12
DrupalDrupal6.13
DrupalDrupal6.14
DrupalDrupal6.15
DrupalDrupal6.16
DrupalDrupal6.17
DrupalDrupal6.18
DrupalDrupal6.19
DrupalDrupal6.20
DrupalDrupal6.21
DrupalDrupal6.22
DrupalDrupal6.23
DrupalDrupal6.24
DrupalDrupal6.25
DrupalDrupal6.26
DrupalDrupal6.27
DrupalDrupal6.28
DrupalDrupal6.29
DrupalDrupal6.30
DrupalDrupal6.31
DrupalDrupal6.32
DrupalDrupal6.33
DrupalDrupal6.34
DrupalDrupal6.35
DrupalDrupal6.36
DrupalDrupal6.37
DrupalDrupal7.0
DrupalDrupal7.1
DrupalDrupal7.2
DrupalDrupal7.3
DrupalDrupal7.4
DrupalDrupal7.5
DrupalDrupal7.6
DrupalDrupal7.7
DrupalDrupal7.8
DrupalDrupal7.9

Showing 50 of 83 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3169?
The User module in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging contributed or custom code that calls the user_save function with an explicit category and loads all roles into the array.
How severe is CVE-2016-3169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3169?
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