How severe is CVE-2016-15023?

CVE-2016-15023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-15023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-15023?

CVE-2016-15023 affects Sitefusion Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15023?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-15023 published?

CVE-2016-15023 was published on 2023-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-15023

CVE-2016-15023 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sitefusion Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 2.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sitefusion Application Server
Published: 2023-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SiteFusion Application Server up to 6.6.6. This affects an unknown part of the file getextension.php of the component Extension Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. Upgrading to version 6.6.7 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 49fff155c303d6cd06ce8f97bba56c9084bf08ac. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-219765 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-15023?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SiteFusion Application Server up to 6.6.6. This affects an unknown part of the file getextension.php of the component Extension Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. Upgrading to version 6.6.7 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 49fff155c303d6cd06ce8f97bba56c9084bf08ac. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-219765 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2016-15023?: CVE-2016-15023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-15023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-15023?: CVE-2016-15023 affects Sitefusion Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-15023 published?: CVE-2016-15023 was published on 2023-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitefusion:application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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