CVE-2016-4315
CVE-2016-4315 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Carbon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Wso2 Carbon
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WSO2 Carbon 4.4.5 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of privileged users for requests that shutdown a server via a shutdown action to server-admin/proxy_ajaxprocessor.jsp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4315?
- Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WSO2 Carbon 4.4.5 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of privileged users for requests that shutdown a server via a shutdown action to server-admin/proxy_ajaxprocessor.jsp.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4315?
- CVE-2016-4315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4315 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4315?
- CVE-2016-4315 affects Wso2 Carbon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4315?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-4315 published?
- CVE-2016-4315 was published on 2017-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/WSO2-CARBON-v4.4.5-CSRF-DOS.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138332/WSO2-Carbon-4.4.5-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539202/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92473
- https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2016-0101
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40242/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:carbon:4.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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