CVE-2016-4808

Name: CVE-2016-4808
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-11T16:59:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4808 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Web2py versions 2.14.5 and below was affected by CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery) vulnerability, which allows an attacker to trick a logged in user to perform some unwanted actions i.e An attacker can trick an victim to disable the installed application just by sending a URL to victim.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Web2py versions 2.14.5 and below was affected by CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery) vulnerability, which allows an attacker to trick a logged in user to perform some unwanted actions i.e An attacker can trick an victim to disable the installed application just by sending a URL to victim.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Web2py	Web2py	<= 2.14.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137070/Web2py-2.14.5-CSRF-XSS-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39821/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137070/Web2py-2.14.5-CSRF-XSS-Local-File-Inclusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39821/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4808?

How severe is CVE-2016-4808?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4808 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4808?

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