CVE-2016-3118

CVE-2016-3118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Api Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in CA API Gateway (formerly Layer7 API Gateway) 7.1 before 7.1.04, 8.0 through 8.3 before 8.3.01, and 8.4 before 8.4.01 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3118?
CRLF injection vulnerability in CA API Gateway (formerly Layer7 API Gateway) 7.1 before 7.1.04, 8.0 through 8.3 before 8.3.01, and 8.4 before 8.4.01 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-3118?
CVE-2016-3118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3118 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3118?
CVE-2016-3118 primarily affects Broadcom Api Gateway. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3118?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3118 published?
CVE-2016-3118 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)