CVE-2016-3709

Public Exploit

Description

Possible cross-site scripting vulnerability in libxml after commit 960f0e2.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory gnome.org
Affected: n/a libxml2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://mail.gnome.org/archives/xml/2018-January/msg00010.html mailing list exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3709?
CVE-2016-3709 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3709?
To fix CVE-2016-3709, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3709 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-3709 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-3709?
CVE-2016-3709 affects n/a libxml2.
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