How severe is CVE-2016-7051?

CVE-2016-7051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2016-7051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7051?

CVE-2016-7051 primarily affects Fasterxml Jackson-dataformat-xml. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7051?

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-2016-7051 published?

CVE-2016-7051 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7051

CVE-2016-7051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fasterxml Jackson-dataformat-xml with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Fasterxml Jackson-dataformat-xml
Published: 2017-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XmlMapper in the Jackson XML dataformat component (aka jackson-dataformat-xml) before 2.7.8 and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via vectors related to a DTD.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7051?: XmlMapper in the Jackson XML dataformat component (aka jackson-dataformat-xml) before 2.7.8 and 2.8.x before 2.8.4 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via vectors related to a DTD.
How severe is CVE-2016-7051?: CVE-2016-7051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2016-7051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7051?: CVE-2016-7051 primarily affects Fasterxml Jackson-dataformat-xml. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7051?: 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-2016-7051 published?: CVE-2016-7051 was published on 2017-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:2.8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:2.8.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:2.8.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:2.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fasterxml:jackson-dataformat-xml:2.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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