How severe is CVE-2016-9500?

CVE-2016-9500 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-2016-9500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9500?

CVE-2016-9500 affects Accellion Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9500?

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

When was CVE-2016-9500 published?

CVE-2016-9500 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9500

CVE-2016-9500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Accellion Ftp Server 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Accellion Ftp Server
Published: 2018-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Accellion FTP server prior to version FTA_9_12_220 uses the Accusoft Prizm Content flash component, which contains multiple parameters (customTabCategoryName, customButton1Image) that are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9500?: Accellion FTP server prior to version FTA_9_12_220 uses the Accusoft Prizm Content flash component, which contains multiple parameters (customTabCategoryName, customButton1Image) that are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.
How severe is CVE-2016-9500?: CVE-2016-9500 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-2016-9500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9500?: CVE-2016-9500 affects Accellion Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9500 published?: CVE-2016-9500 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accellion:ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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