CVE-2016-9268

Name: CVE-2016-9268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-10T20:59:00.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9268 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Blog appearance in the "Install or upgrade manually" module in Dotclear through 2.10.4 allows remote authenticated super-administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a theme file with an zip extension, and then accessing it via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Blog appearance in the "Install or upgrade manually" module in Dotclear through 2.10.4 allows remote authenticated super-administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a theme file with an zip extension, and then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.00%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotclear	Dotclear	<= 2.10.4

References

http://dev.dotclear.org/2.0/changeset/445e9ff79a1fa81033591761d6a340e219d159b2Issue Tracking, Patch
http://dev.dotclear.org/2.0/ticket/2214Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94246Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://dev.dotclear.org/2.0/changeset/445e9ff79a1fa81033591761d6a340e219d159b2Issue Tracking, Patch
http://dev.dotclear.org/2.0/ticket/2214Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94246Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9268?

How severe is CVE-2016-9268?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9268?

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