How severe is CVE-2016-4806?

CVE-2016-4806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-4806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4806?

CVE-2016-4806 affects Web2py. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4806?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-4806 published?

CVE-2016-4806 was published on 2017-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4806

CVE-2016-4806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Web2py with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Web2py
Published: 2017-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Web2py versions 2.14.5 and below was affected by Local File Inclusion vulnerability, which allows a malicious intended user to read/access web server sensitive files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4806?: Web2py versions 2.14.5 and below was affected by Local File Inclusion vulnerability, which allows a malicious intended user to read/access web server sensitive files.
How severe is CVE-2016-4806?: CVE-2016-4806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4806?: CVE-2016-4806 affects Web2py. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4806?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-4806 published?: CVE-2016-4806 was published on 2017-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:web2py:web2py:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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