CVE-2016-5100
CVE-2016-5100 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Froxlor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-330.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-330
- Affected product: Froxlor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Froxlor before 0.9.35 uses the PHP rand function for random number generation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password reset token by predicting a value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5100?
- Froxlor before 0.9.35 uses the PHP rand function for random number generation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password reset token by predicting a value.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5100?
- CVE-2016-5100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5100 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5100?
- CVE-2016-5100 affects Froxlor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5100?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-5100 published?
- CVE-2016-5100 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:froxlor:froxlor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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