Vulnerability Description
The XML-RPC system in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force attacks via a large number of calls made at once to the same method.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/10
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/10
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3163?
CVE-2016-3163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The XML-RPC system in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force attacks via a large number of calls made at once to the same method.
How severe is CVE-2016-3163?
CVE-2016-3163 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Drupal Drupal.