CVE-2016-6852: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6852: An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8.

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Users can provide local file paths to the RSS reader; the response and error code give hints about whether the provided file exists or not. Attackers may discover specific system files or library versions on the middleware server to prepare further attacks.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6852 is an information-disclosure issue in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. The RSS reader could reveal clues about whether local server files exist. This is not described as direct system compromise, but it may help attackers map the server and prepare later attacks. Exposure is most likely where Open-Xchange OX App Suite versions older than 7.8.2-rev8 remain deployed and the RSS reader is available to users. The source bundle does not clarify whether anonymous access is possible. Treat this as a hygiene and reconnaissance-risk issue. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly user-accessible OX App Suite deployments, especially if the platform is old or unsupported. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OX App Suite to 7.8.2-rev8 or later per vendor guidance.; Review Open-Xchange release notes for any additional operational recommendations.; Restrict RSS reader access to trusted users where possible..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 15, 2016, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3522_7.8.2_2016-08-29.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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