How severe is CVE-2016-10745?

CVE-2016-10745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-10745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10745?

CVE-2016-10745 affects Palletsprojects Jinja. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10745?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10745 published?

CVE-2016-10745 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10745

CVE-2016-10745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palletsprojects Jinja with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Palletsprojects Jinja
Published: 2019-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Pallets Jinja before 2.8.1, str.format allows a sandbox escape.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10745?: In Pallets Jinja before 2.8.1, str.format allows a sandbox escape.
How severe is CVE-2016-10745?: CVE-2016-10745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-10745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10745?: CVE-2016-10745 affects Palletsprojects Jinja. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10745 published?: CVE-2016-10745 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:palletsprojects:jinja:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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