How severe is CVE-2016-7889?

CVE-2016-7889 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-7889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7889?

CVE-2016-7889 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7889?

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-2016-7889 published?

CVE-2016-7889 was published on 2016-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7889

CVE-2016-7889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2016-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier has an issue with parsing crafted XML entries that could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7889?: Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier has an issue with parsing crafted XML entries that could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2016-7889?: CVE-2016-7889 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-7889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7889?: CVE-2016-7889 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7889?: 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-2016-7889 published?: CVE-2016-7889 was published on 2016-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:digital_editions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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