CVE-2016-6342

Name: CVE-2016-6342
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-27T20:29:00.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6342 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. elog 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to post data as any username in the logbook.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

elog 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to post data as any username in the logbook.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	24
Elog Project	Elog	3.1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6342?

elog 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to post data as any username in the logbook.

How severe is CVE-2016-6342?

CVE-2016-6342 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6342?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6342?

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Source: NVD / NIST