CVE-2016-3709
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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://mail.gnome.org/archives/xml/2018-January/msg00010.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
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