CVE-2016-6793

Name: CVE-2016-6793
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-17T13:18:06.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6793 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DiskFileItem class in Apache Wicket 6.x before 6.25.0 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) and write to, move, and delete files with the permissions of DiskFileItem, and if running on a Java VM before 1.3.1, execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object.. EPSS estimates a 8.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DiskFileItem class in Apache Wicket 6.x before 6.25.0 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) and write to, move, and delete files with the permissions of DiskFileItem, and if running on a Java VM before 1.3.1, execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.46%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Wicket	>= 1.5.0, < 1.5.17
Apache	Wicket	>= 6.0.0, < 6.25.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539975/100/0/threadedMailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95168Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037541Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wicket.apache.org/news/2016/12/31/cve-2016-6793.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-23Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539975/100/0/threadedMailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95168Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037541Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wicket.apache.org/news/2016/12/31/cve-2016-6793.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-23Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6793?

How severe is CVE-2016-6793?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6793 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6793?

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