CVE-2016-9998

CVE-2016-9998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spip 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

Description

SPIP 3.1.x suffer from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in /ecrire/exec/info_plugin.php involving the `$plugin` parameter, as demonstrated by a /ecrire/?exec=info_plugin URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9998?
SPIP 3.1.x suffer from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in /ecrire/exec/info_plugin.php involving the `$plugin` parameter, as demonstrated by a /ecrire/?exec=info_plugin URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-9998?
CVE-2016-9998 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-2016-9998 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9998?
CVE-2016-9998 primarily affects Spip. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9998?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9998 published?
CVE-2016-9998 was published on 2016-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

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