How severe is CVE-2016-9479?

CVE-2016-9479 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-2016-9479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9479?

CVE-2016-9479 affects B2evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9479?

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-2016-9479 published?

CVE-2016-9479 was published on 2016-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9479

CVE-2016-9479 is a high-severity vulnerability in B2evolution 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: B2evolution
Published: 2016-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The "lost password" functionality in b2evolution before 6.7.9 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9479?: The "lost password" functionality in b2evolution before 6.7.9 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary user passwords via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2016-9479?: CVE-2016-9479 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-2016-9479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9479?: CVE-2016-9479 affects B2evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9479?: 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-2016-9479 published?: CVE-2016-9479 was published on 2016-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:b2evolution:b2evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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