CVE-2016-5660

Name: CVE-2016-5660
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-15T18:59:09.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5660 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AttachmentsList.aspx in Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access portal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the iframeid parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AttachmentsList.aspx in Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access portal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the iframeid parameter.

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

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Accela	Civic Platform	All versions

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/665280Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JLAD-ABMPVAThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91765Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/665280Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JLAD-ABMPVAThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91765Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5660?

How severe is CVE-2016-5660?

CVE-2016-5660 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5660?

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