CVE-2016-5761

Name: CVE-2016-5761
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-20T17:59:00.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5761 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted email.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted email.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Groupwise	<= 2012
Novell	Groupwise	2014

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5761?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted email.

How severe is CVE-2016-5761?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5761 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5761?

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Are you affected by CVE-2016-5761?

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Source: NVD / NIST