CVE-2016-4159

Name: CVE-2016-4159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-16T14:59:41.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 20, 11 before Update 9, and 2016 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 20, 11 before Update 9, and 2016 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

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

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	10.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	11.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	2016

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb16-22.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb16-22.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4159?

How severe is CVE-2016-4159?

CVE-2016-4159 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4159?

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