How severe is CVE-2016-7146?

CVE-2016-7146 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-2016-7146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7146?

CVE-2016-7146 affects Moinmo Moinmoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7146?

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

When was CVE-2016-7146 published?

CVE-2016-7146 was published on 2016-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7146

CVE-2016-7146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moinmo Moinmoin 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Moinmo Moinmoin
Published: 2016-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MoinMoin 1.9.8 allows remote attackers to conduct "JavaScript injection" attacks by using the "page creation or crafted URL" approach, related to a "Cross Site Scripting (XSS)" issue affecting the action=fckdialog&dialog=attachment (via page name) component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7146?: MoinMoin 1.9.8 allows remote attackers to conduct "JavaScript injection" attacks by using the "page creation or crafted URL" approach, related to a "Cross Site Scripting (XSS)" issue affecting the action=fckdialog&dialog=attachment (via page name) component.
How severe is CVE-2016-7146?: CVE-2016-7146 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-2016-7146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7146?: CVE-2016-7146 affects Moinmo Moinmoin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7146 published?: CVE-2016-7146 was published on 2016-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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