How severe is CVE-2016-7794?

CVE-2016-7794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7794?

CVE-2016-7794 affects Sociomantic Git-hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7794?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-7794 published?

CVE-2016-7794 was published on 2017-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7794

CVE-2016-7794 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sociomantic Git-hub with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Sociomantic Git-hub
Published: 2017-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7794?: sociomantic-tsunami git-hub before 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository name.
How severe is CVE-2016-7794?: CVE-2016-7794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7794?: CVE-2016-7794 affects Sociomantic Git-hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-7794 published?: CVE-2016-7794 was published on 2017-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sociomantic:git-hub:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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