MEDIUM CVSS 4.7
Published: 2017-08-31

CVE-2016-0713

cloudfoundry cf-release Security Advisory (CVE-2016-0713)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2016-0713 impacting cloudfoundry cf-release. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Gorouter in Cloud Foundry cf-release v141 through v228 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to modified requests.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product cloudfoundry / cf-release
Affected Versions 141
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2016-0713 impacting cloudfoundry cf-release.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2016-0713.yaml
id: cve-2016-0713

info:
  name: cloudfoundry cf-release - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2016-0713 affecting cloudfoundry cf-release.
    Evaluation: Gorouter in Cloud Foundry cf-release v141 through v228 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors re...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2016-0713
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.7
    cve-id: CVE-2016-0713
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2016-0713,cloudfoundry,cf-release,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "cf-release"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2016-0713.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2016-0713
# Target: cloudfoundry cf-release | CVSS: 4.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2016-0713 (cloudfoundry cf-release)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against cloudfoundry cf-release scope (141).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2016-0713.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2016-0713
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install cf-release 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade cf-release 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update cf-release

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i cf-release 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i cf-release

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2016-0713 in cloudfoundry cf-release?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update cloudfoundry cf-release packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2016-0713?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2016-0713?

CVE-2016-0713 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.7
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2016-0713
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor cloudfoundry
Product cf-release
Published 2017-08-31
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N