CVE-2016-6850

Name: CVE-2016-6850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-15T06:59:21.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. SVG files can be used as profile pictures. 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. SVG files can be used as profile pictures. In case their XML structure contains iframes and script code, that code may get executed when calling the related picture URL or viewing the related person's image within a browser. 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-2016-6850?

How severe is CVE-2016-6850?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6850?

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Source: NVD / NIST