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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-7851 · published 8 November 2016

CVE-2016-7851: Adobe connect cross-site scripting vulnerability

Adobe · Connect

Adobe Connect version 9.5.6 and earlier does not adequately validate input in the events registration module. This vulnerability could be exploited in cross-site scripting attacks.

6.1 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 7.0% · top 6.1% CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting
6.1CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 4.3
7.0%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Adobe Connect version 9.5.6 and earlier does not adequately validate input in the events registration module. This vulnerability could be exploited in cross-site scripting attacks.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94152
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037239
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb16-35.html PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40742/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94152
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037239
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb16-35.html PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40742/

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-7851), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.