CVE-2016-2138: In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in xss_clean() in class/Kip

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-2138?

kippo-graph: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-2138 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2138 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-2016-2138 affect?

CVE-2016-2138 affects kippo-graph. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in xss_clean() in class/KippoInput.class.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-2138?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2016-2138 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting kippo-graph. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in xss_clean() in class/KippoInput.class.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: kippo-graph project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-28 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kippo-graph project kippo-graph UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.1

Fixed in: 1.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kippo-graph || rpm -q kippo-graph || kippo-graph --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kippo-graph

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kippo-graph

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-2138?

kippo-graph: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-2138 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2138 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-2016-2138 affect?

CVE-2016-2138 affects kippo-graph. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in xss_clean() in class/KippoInput.class.php.

How urgent is CVE-2016-2138?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-2139 MEDIUM 6.4 UPGRADE In kippo-graph before version 1.5.1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in $file_link in class/Kipp

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