CVE-2016-5737

Name: CVE-2016-5737
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T23:59:00.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5737 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Gerrit configuration in the Openstack Puppet module for Gerrit (aka puppet-gerrit) improperly marks text/html as a safe mimetype, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted review.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Gerrit configuration in the Openstack Puppet module for Gerrit (aka puppet-gerrit) improperly marks text/html as a safe mimetype, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted review.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Puppet-Gerrit	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91352Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/openstack-infra/puppet-gerrit/commit/8573c2ee172f66c1667de49685c88fdc8883ca8bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91352Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/openstack-infra/puppet-gerrit/commit/8573c2ee172f66c1667de49685c88fdc8883ca8bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5737?

How severe is CVE-2016-5737?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5737 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5737?

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