CVE-2016-6319

Name: CVE-2016-6319
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:14.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6319 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in app/helpers/form_helper.rb in Foreman before 1.12.2, as used by Remote Execution and possibly other plugins, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the label parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in app/helpers/form_helper.rb in Foreman before 1.12.2, as used by Remote Execution and possibly other plugins, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the label parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	<= 1.12.1

References

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/16019Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/16024Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92429Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1365815Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/commit/0f35fe14acf0d0d3b55e9337bc5e2b9640ff2372Patch
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-6319Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/16019Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/16024Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92429Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1365815Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/commit/0f35fe14acf0d0d3b55e9337bc5e2b9640ff2372Patch
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-6319Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6319?

How severe is CVE-2016-6319?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6319 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6319?

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