LOW
CVE-2016-4323
CWE-22Published: January 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A directory traversal exists in the handling of the MXIT protocol in Pidgin. Specially crafted MXIT data sent from the server could potentially result in an overwrite of files. A malicious server or someone with access to the network traffic can provide an invalid filename for a splash image triggering the vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4323 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
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http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3620Third Party Advisory
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http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=97Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0128/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3031-1Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4323
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 6, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4323 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.