CVE-2016-5005

Name: CVE-2016-5005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-28T16:59:01.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5005 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Archiva 1.3.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the connector.sourceRepoId parameter to admin/addProxyConnector_commit.action.. EPSS estimates a 4.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Archiva 1.3.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the connector.sourceRepoId parameter to admin/addProxyConnector_commit.action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.80%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Archiva	<= 1.3.9

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5005?

How severe is CVE-2016-5005?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5005 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5005?

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