CVE-2016-7902

Name: CVE-2016-7902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-04T21:59:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the fileUnzip->unzip method in Dotclear before 2.10.3 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to manage media items to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file containing a file with a crafted extension, as demonstrated by .php.txt or .php%20.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the fileUnzip->unzip method in Dotclear before 2.10.3 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to manage media items to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file containing a file with a crafted extension, as demonstrated by .php.txt or .php%20.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.02%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotclear	Dotclear	<= 2.10.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/6Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93440
https://dotclear.org/blog/post/2016/11/01/Dotclear-2.10.3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://hg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/a9db771a5a70Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/6Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93440
https://dotclear.org/blog/post/2016/11/01/Dotclear-2.10.3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://hg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/a9db771a5a70Patch

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7902?

How severe is CVE-2016-7902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7902?

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