CVE-2016-9681

Name: CVE-2016-9681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-25T17:59:00.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9681 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Serendipity before 2.0.5 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a category or directory name.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Serendipity before 2.0.5 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a category or directory name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S9y	Serendipity	<= 2.0.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/commit/e2a665e13b7de82a71c9bbb77575d15131b722bePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://smarterbitbybit.com/cve-2016-9681-serendipity-cms-xss-vulnerability-in-version-2-0-4/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/commit/e2a665e13b7de82a71c9bbb77575d15131b722bePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://smarterbitbybit.com/cve-2016-9681-serendipity-cms-xss-vulnerability-in-version-2-0-4/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9681?

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Serendipity before 2.0.5 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a category or directory name.

How severe is CVE-2016-9681?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9681 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9681?

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-2016-9681?

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Source: NVD / NIST