CVE-2017-16116
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The string module is a module that provides extra string operations. The string module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed into the underscore or unescapeHTML methods.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-06-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-16116?
The string module is a module that provides extra string operations. The string module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed into the underscore or unescapeHTML methods.
Is CVE-2017-16116 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2017-16116 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-16116?
CVE-2017-16116 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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