CVE-2016-6272

Name: CVE-2016-6272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-20T15:29:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XPath injection vulnerability in Epic MyChart allows remote attackers to access contents of an XML document containing static display strings, such as field labels, via the topic parameter to help.asp. NOTE: this was originally reported as a SQL injection vulnerability, but this may be inaccurate.. EPSS estimates a 21.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XPath injection vulnerability in Epic MyChart allows remote attackers to access contents of an XML document containing static display strings, such as field labels, via the topic parameter to help.asp. NOTE: this was originally reported as a SQL injection vulnerability, but this may be inaccurate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.66%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-91

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epic	Mychart	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146418/EPIC-MyChart-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44098/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146418/EPIC-MyChart-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44098/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6272?

How severe is CVE-2016-6272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6272?

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