How severe is CVE-2016-2138?

CVE-2016-2138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2138?

CVE-2016-2138 affects Kippo-graph Project Kippo-graph. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2138?

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

When was CVE-2016-2138 published?

CVE-2016-2138 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2138

CVE-2016-2138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kippo-graph Project Kippo-graph with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Kippo-graph Project Kippo-graph
Published: 2022-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in xss_clean() in class/KippoInput.class.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2138?: In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in xss_clean() in class/KippoInput.class.php.
How severe is CVE-2016-2138?: CVE-2016-2138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2138?: CVE-2016-2138 affects Kippo-graph Project Kippo-graph. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2138 published?: CVE-2016-2138 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kippo-graph_project:kippo-graph:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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