CVE-2016-4048

Name: CVE-2016-4048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-15T06:59:12.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev11. Custom messages can be shown at the login screen to notify external users about issues with sharing links. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev11. Custom messages can be shown at the login screen to notify external users about issues with sharing links. This mechanism can be abused to inject arbitrary text messages. Users may get tricked to follow instructions injected by third parties as part of social engineering attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	<= 7.8.1	Rev9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538732/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538732/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4048?

How severe is CVE-2016-4048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4048?

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