CVE-2016-7838

Name: CVE-2016-7838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-09T16:29:01.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Winsparkle	Winsparkle	<= 0.5.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/vslavik/winsparkle/commit/bb454857348245a7397f9e4fbb3a902f4ac25913Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90813656/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN96681653/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.wireshark.org/news/20161214.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/vslavik/winsparkle/commit/bb454857348245a7397f9e4fbb3a902f4ac25913Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90813656/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN96681653/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.wireshark.org/news/20161214.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7838?

Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.

How severe is CVE-2016-7838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7838?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7838?

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Source: NVD / NIST