CVE-2016-9179
CVE-2016-9179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lynx 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: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Lynx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
lynx: It was found that Lynx doesn't parse the authority component of the URL correctly when the host name part ends with '?', and could instead be tricked into connecting to a different host.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9179?
- lynx: It was found that Lynx doesn't parse the authority component of the URL correctly when the host name part ends with '?', and could instead be tricked into connecting to a different host.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9179?
- CVE-2016-9179 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-2016-9179 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9179?
- CVE-2016-9179 affects Lynx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9179?
- 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-2016-9179 published?
- CVE-2016-9179 was published on 2016-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lynx:lynx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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