CVE-2016-4164
CVE-2016-4164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Brackets 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% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Adobe Brackets
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Brackets before 1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4164?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Brackets before 1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4164?
- CVE-2016-4164 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-2016-4164 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4164?
- CVE-2016-4164 affects Adobe Brackets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4164?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-4164 published?
- CVE-2016-4164 was published on 2016-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:brackets:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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