CVE-2016-7998

Name: CVE-2016-7998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T17:59:01.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SPIP template composer/compiler in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading an HTML file with a crafted (1) INCLUDE or (2) INCLURE tag and then accessing it with a valider_xml action.. EPSS estimates a 13.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SPIP template composer/compiler in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading an HTML file with a crafted (1) INCLUDE or (2) INCLURE tag and then accessing it with a valider_xml action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.65%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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/2016/10/07/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/08/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23186Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23189Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23192Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2016-10-19-spip-3-1-2-template-compiler-composer-php-code-execution-cve-2016-7998/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/07/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/08/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23186Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23189Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23192Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2016-10-19-spip-3-1-2-template-compiler-composer-php-code-execution-cve-2016-7998/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7998?

How severe is CVE-2016-7998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7998?

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