CVE-2016-7982Spip Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in ecrire/exec/valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to enumerate the files on the system via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.
Published Jan 18, 2017 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7982, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7982
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-7982 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Spip.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Spip 2.1.17-1+deb7u6, Spip 3.1.3-1, Spip 3.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-7982
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-7982
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-7982
- advisoryhttps://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23201
- advisoryhttps://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23202
- advisory[oss-security] 20161005 SPIP vulnerabilities: request for 5 CVE
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in ecrire/exec/valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to enumerate the files on the system via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SpipSpip | See advisory | 3.1.2 |
Patched Releases
Spip
2.1.17-1+deb7u6, 3.1.3-1, 3.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 18, 2017
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2016-7982
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2016-7982
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorycore.spip.net · 23201
- advisorycore.spip.net · 23202
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in ecrire/exec/valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to enumerate the files on the system via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.
Affected: Spip. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Spip 2.1.17-1+deb7u6, Spip 3.1.3-1, Spip 3.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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