How severe is CVE-2016-7851?

CVE-2016-7851 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-2016-7851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7851?

CVE-2016-7851 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7851?

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

When was CVE-2016-7851 published?

CVE-2016-7851 was published on 2016-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7851

CVE-2016-7851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Connect 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: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Connect
Published: 2016-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Connect version 9.5.6 and earlier does not adequately validate input in the events registration module. This vulnerability could be exploited in cross-site scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7851?: Adobe Connect version 9.5.6 and earlier does not adequately validate input in the events registration module. This vulnerability could be exploited in cross-site scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2016-7851?: CVE-2016-7851 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-2016-7851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7851?: CVE-2016-7851 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7851 published?: CVE-2016-7851 was published on 2016-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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