CVE-2016-7119

Name: CVE-2016-7119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-31T14:59:01.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7119 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user-profile biography section in DotNetNuke (DNN) before 8.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted onclick attribute in an IMG element.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user-profile biography section in DotNetNuke (DNN) before 8.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted onclick attribute in an IMG element.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dnnsoftware	Dotnetnuke	<= 08.00.04

References

http://www.dnnsoftware.com/community/security/security-centerPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92719
http://www.dnnsoftware.com/community/security/security-centerPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92719

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7119?

How severe is CVE-2016-7119?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7119 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7119?

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