CVE-2016-4216

Name: CVE-2016-4216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-13T02:00:24.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XMPCore in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java before 5.1.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XMPCore in Adobe XMP Toolkit for Java before 5.1.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Xmp Toolkit	<= 5.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91717
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb16-24.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91717
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb16-24.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4216?

How severe is CVE-2016-4216?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4216?

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