How severe is CVE-2016-7903?

CVE-2016-7903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-7903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7903?

CVE-2016-7903 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7903?

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

When was CVE-2016-7903 published?

CVE-2016-7903 was published on 2017-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7903

CVE-2016-7903 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dotclear with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dotclear
Published: 2017-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dotclear before 2.10.3, when the Host header is not part of the web server routing process, allows remote attackers to modify the password reset address link via the HTTP Host header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7903?: Dotclear before 2.10.3, when the Host header is not part of the web server routing process, allows remote attackers to modify the password reset address link via the HTTP Host header.
How severe is CVE-2016-7903?: CVE-2016-7903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-7903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7903?: CVE-2016-7903 affects Dotclear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7903 published?: CVE-2016-7903 was published on 2017-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotclear:dotclear:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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