CVE-2016-3709

Name: CVE-2016-3709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-28T17:15:07.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3709 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Possible cross-site scripting vulnerability in libxml after commit 960f0e2.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Possible cross-site scripting vulnerability in libxml after commit 960f0e2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xmlsoft	Libxml2	>= 2.9.2, < 2.9.11

References

https://mail.gnome.org/archives/xml/2018-January/msg00010.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00021.html
https://mail.gnome.org/archives/xml/2018-January/msg00010.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3709?

Possible cross-site scripting vulnerability in libxml after commit 960f0e2.

How severe is CVE-2016-3709?

CVE-2016-3709 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3709?

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-2016-3709?

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Source: NVD / NIST