How severe is CVE-2016-2163?

CVE-2016-2163 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-2016-2163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2163?

CVE-2016-2163 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2163?

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

When was CVE-2016-2163 published?

CVE-2016-2163 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2163

CVE-2016-2163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Openmeetings 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
Published: 2016-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the event description when creating an event.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2163?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the event description when creating an event.
How severe is CVE-2016-2163?: CVE-2016-2163 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-2016-2163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2163?: CVE-2016-2163 affects Apache Openmeetings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2163 published?: CVE-2016-2163 was published on 2016-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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