CVE-2016-4426
CVE-2016-4426 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zulip with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Zulip
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In zulip before 1.3.12, bot API keys were accessible to other users in the same realm.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4426?
- In zulip before 1.3.12, bot API keys were accessible to other users in the same realm.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4426?
- CVE-2016-4426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-4426 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4426?
- CVE-2016-4426 affects Zulip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4426?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-4426 published?
- CVE-2016-4426 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zulip:zulip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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