CVE-2016-7981

Name: CVE-2016-7981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T17:59:00.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.. EPSS estimates a 8.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.22%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Spip	Spip	<= 3.1.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/06/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23200Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23201Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23202Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/06/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23200Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23201Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23202Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7981?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.

How severe is CVE-2016-7981?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7981?

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-2016-7981?

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Source: NVD / NIST