CVE-2016-7149

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in b2evolution 6.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the autolink function.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/4 mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92967 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/1 mailing list third party advisory patch
https://github.com/b2evolution/b2evolution/commit/9a4ab85439d1b838ee7b8eeebbf59174bb787811 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7149?
CVE-2016-7149 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7149?
To fix CVE-2016-7149, 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-2016-7149 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7149 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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