CVE-2016-0711: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0711?

jetspeed: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-0711 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0711 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-0711 affect?

CVE-2016-0711 affects jetspeed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter when adding a (1) link, (2) page, or (3) folder resource.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-0711?

Priority 53/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2016-0711 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jetspeed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter when adding a (1) link, (2) page, or (3) folder resource.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2016-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-04-11 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache jetspeed UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jetspeed || rpm -q jetspeed || jetspeed --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jetspeed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jetspeed

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-0711?

jetspeed: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-0711 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0711 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-0711 affect?

CVE-2016-0711 affects jetspeed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter when adding a (1) link, (2) page, or (3) folder resource.

How urgent is CVE-2016-0711?

Priority 53/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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References

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