CVE-2016-6521

Name: CVE-2016-6521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:02.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Grails console (aka Grails Debug Console and Grails Web Console) 2.0.7, 1.5.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that execute arbitrary Groovy code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Grails console (aka Grails Debug Console and Grails Web Console) 2.0.7, 1.5.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that execute arbitrary Groovy code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gopivotal	Grails	<= 1.5.9
Gopivotal	Grails	2.0.6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/11Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/2Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/03/9Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92267
https://github.com/sheehan/grails-console/issues/54Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/sheehan/grails-console/issues/55Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/11Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/02/2Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/03/9Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92267
https://github.com/sheehan/grails-console/issues/54Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/sheehan/grails-console/issues/55Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6521?

How severe is CVE-2016-6521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6521?

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