How severe is CVE-2016-6342?

CVE-2016-6342 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6342?

CVE-2016-6342 primarily affects Elog Project Elog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6342?

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-2016-6342 published?

CVE-2016-6342 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6342

CVE-2016-6342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elog Project Elog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Elog Project Elog
Published: 2017-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

elog 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to post data as any username in the logbook.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6342?: elog 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to post data as any username in the logbook.
How severe is CVE-2016-6342?: CVE-2016-6342 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6342?: CVE-2016-6342 primarily affects Elog Project Elog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6342?: 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-2016-6342 published?: CVE-2016-6342 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:elog_project:elog:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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