CVE-2016-9646: ikiwiki before 3.20161229 incorrectly called the CGI::FormBuilder->field method (similar to the CGI->param API

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-9646?

ikiwiki: upgrade to 3.20161229; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-9646 being exploited?

CVE-2016-9646 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-2016-9646 affect?

CVE-2016-9646 affects ikiwiki, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). ikiwiki before 3.20161229 incorrectly called the CGI::FormBuilder->field method (similar to the CGI->param API that led to Bugzilla's CVE-2014-1572), which can be abused to lead to commit metadata forgery.

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2016-9646 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting ikiwiki, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ikiwiki before 3.20161229 incorrectly called the CGI::FormBuilder->field method (similar to the CGI->param API that led to Bugzilla's CVE-2014-1572), which can be abused to lead to commit metadata forgery.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2018-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian · ikiwiki

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-13 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ikiwiki ikiwiki UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.20161229

Fixed in: 3.20161229

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.20161229 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ikiwiki

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0 · 8.0 · 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2016-9646?

ikiwiki: upgrade to 3.20161229; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-9646 being exploited?

CVE-2016-9646 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-2016-9646 affect?

CVE-2016-9646 affects ikiwiki, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). ikiwiki before 3.20161229 incorrectly called the CGI::FormBuilder->field method (similar to the CGI->param API that led to Bugzilla's CVE-2014-1572), which can be abused to lead to commit metadata forgery.

How urgent is CVE-2016-9646?

Priority 45/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities

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