CVE-2016-6844

Name: CVE-2016-6844
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-15T06:59:17.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6844 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code within SVG files is maintained when opening such files "in browser" based on our Mail or Drive app. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code within SVG files is maintained when opening such files "in browser" based on our Mail or Drive app. In case of "a" tags, this may include link targets with base64 encoded "data" references. Malicious script code can be executed within a user's context. This can lead to session hijacking or triggering unwanted actions via the web interface (sending mail, deleting data etc.).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	<= 7.8.2	Rev4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3522_7.8.2_2016-08-29.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3522_7.8.2_2016-08-29.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6844?

How severe is CVE-2016-6844?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6844 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6844?

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Source: NVD / NIST