How severe is CVE-2016-5660?

CVE-2016-5660 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-2016-5660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5660?

CVE-2016-5660 affects Accela Civic Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5660?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-5660 published?

CVE-2016-5660 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5660

CVE-2016-5660 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Accela Civic Platform 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Accela Civic Platform
Published: 2016-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AttachmentsList.aspx in Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access portal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the iframeid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5660?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AttachmentsList.aspx in Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access portal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the iframeid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-5660?: CVE-2016-5660 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-2016-5660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5660?: CVE-2016-5660 affects Accela Civic Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5660?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5660 published?: CVE-2016-5660 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accela:civic_platform:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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