How severe is CVE-2016-7162?

CVE-2016-7162 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-2016-7162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7162?

CVE-2016-7162 primarily affects File Roller Project File Roller. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7162?

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-2016-7162 published?

CVE-2016-7162 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7162

CVE-2016-7162 is a high-severity vulnerability in File Roller Project File Roller 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: File Roller Project File Roller
Published: 2016-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7162?: The _g_file_remove_directory function in file-utils.c in File Roller 3.5.4 through 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a folder in an archive.
How severe is CVE-2016-7162?: CVE-2016-7162 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-2016-7162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7162?: CVE-2016-7162 primarily affects File Roller Project File Roller. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7162?: 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-2016-7162 published?: CVE-2016-7162 was published on 2016-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.6.1.1:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.6.3:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.9.0:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.9.1:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.9.2:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.9.3:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.10:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.15:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.20:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.20.1:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_roller_project:file_roller:3.20.2:*:*:*:*:gnome:*:*

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