Is CVE-2016-9169 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-9169 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-9169 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-9169 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-9169?

CVE-2016-9169 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2016-9169

CWE-79Published: March 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in the web console of the Document Viewer Agent in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Support Pack 1 Hot Patch 2 that may enable a remote attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of a valid user's browser session by getting the user to click on a specially crafted link. This could lead to session compromise or other browser-based attacks.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9169 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.