How severe is CVE-2016-1599?

CVE-2016-1599 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1599?

CVE-2016-1599 primarily affects Microfocus Self Service Password Reset. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1599?

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

When was CVE-2016-1599 published?

CVE-2016-1599 was published on 2016-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1599

CVE-2016-1599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Self Service Password Reset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Self Service Password Reset
Published: 2016-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1599?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-1599?: CVE-2016-1599 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1599?: CVE-2016-1599 primarily affects Microfocus Self Service Password Reset. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1599?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1599 published?: CVE-2016-1599 was published on 2016-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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