CVE-2016-3105

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

The convert extension in Mercurial before 3.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git repository name.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 79.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 9, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (6)

Auto-updated May 10, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90536

generic

[SECURITY] [DSA 3570-1] mercurial security update

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3570

generic

WhatsNew - Mercurial

https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/WhatsNew#Mercurial_3.8_.2F_3.8.1_.282016-5-1.29

generic

Mercurial: a56296f55a5e

https://selenic.com/hg/rev/a56296f55a5e

generic

Mercurial: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201612-19) — Gentoo security

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-19

generic

The Slackware Linux Project: Slackware Security Advisories

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.533255

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

PyPI(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
mercurial	0.8.1 ... 3.7.3 (103 versions)	3.8-rc	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 13× in last 7d / 18× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-3105?

CVE-2016-3105 is a high vulnerability published on May 9, 2016. The convert extension in Mercurial before 3.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted git repository name.

When was CVE-2016-3105 disclosed?

CVE-2016-3105 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 9, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-3105 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-3105 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 79.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3105?

CVE-2016-3105 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-3105?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-3105, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-3105

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📋 Advisory Details (6)

[SECURITY] [DSA 3570-1] mercurial security update

WhatsNew - Mercurial

Mercurial: a56296f55a5e

Mercurial: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201612-19) — Gentoo security

The Slackware Linux Project: Slackware Security Advisories

Affected Packages

Data Freshness Timeline

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