CVE-2016-7148

6.1 MEDIUM

Published: November 10, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

MoinMoin 1.9.8 allows remote attackers to conduct "JavaScript injection" attacks by using the "page creation" approach, related to a "Cross Site Scripting (XSS)" issue affecting the action=AttachFile (via page name) component.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3715

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94259

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3137-1

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://www.curesec.com/blog/article/blog/MoinMoin-198-XSS-175.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3715

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94259

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3137-1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.curesec.com/blog/article/blog/MoinMoin-198-XSS-175.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

46th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

Affected Vendors

moinmo

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