CVE-2016-1573
CVE-2016-1573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ubports Unity8 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Ubports Unity8
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Versions of Unity8 before 8.11+16.04.20160122-0ubuntu1 file plugins/Dash/CardCreator.js will execute any code found in place of a fallback image supplied by a scope.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1573?
- Versions of Unity8 before 8.11+16.04.20160122-0ubuntu1 file plugins/Dash/CardCreator.js will execute any code found in place of a fallback image supplied by a scope.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1573?
- CVE-2016-1573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-1573 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-1573?
- CVE-2016-1573 affects Ubports Unity8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-1573?
- 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-2016-1573 published?
- CVE-2016-1573 was published on 2019-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ubports:unity8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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