CVE-2016-3969

Name: CVE-2016-3969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-06T18:59:01.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.6.x before 7.6.404, when File Filtering is enabled with the action set to ESERVICES:REPLACE, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attachment in a blocked email.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.6.x before 7.6.404, when File Filtering is enabled with the action set to ESERVICES:REPLACE, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an attachment in a blocked email.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Email Gateway	7.6
Mcafee	Email Gateway	7.6.1
Mcafee	Email Gateway	7.6.2
Mcafee	Email Gateway	7.6.3
Mcafee	Email Gateway	7.6.4

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3969?

How severe is CVE-2016-3969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3969?

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Source: NVD / NIST