CVE-2016-8737

Name: CVE-2016-8737
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T16:29:00.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8737 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Apache Brooklyn before 0.10.0, the REST server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), which could permit a malicious web site to produce a link which, if clicked whilst a user is logged in to Brooklyn, would cause the server to execute the attacker's commands as the user. There is known to be a proof-of-concept exploit using this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Apache Brooklyn before 0.10.0, the REST server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF), which could permit a malicious web site to produce a link which, if clicked whilst a user is logged in to Brooklyn, would cause the server to execute the attacker's commands as the user. There is known to be a proof-of-concept exploit using this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Brooklyn	<= 0.9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://brooklyn.apache.org/community/security/CVE-2016-8737.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/877813aaaa0e636adbc36106b89a54e0e6918f0884e9c8b67d5d5953%40%3Cdev.brooklyn.apache.org%3E
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://brooklyn.apache.org/community/security/CVE-2016-8737.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/877813aaaa0e636adbc36106b89a54e0e6918f0884e9c8b67d5d5953%40%3Cdev.brooklyn.apache.org%3E

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8737?

How severe is CVE-2016-8737?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8737 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8737?

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