CVE-2016-10256

Description

The Symantec ProxySG 6.5 (prior to 6.5.10.6), 6.6, and 6.7 (prior to 6.7.2.1) management console is susceptible to a reflected XSS vulnerability. A remote attacker can use a crafted management console URL in a phishing attack to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the management console web client application. This is a separate vulnerability from CVE-2016-10257.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: Symantec Corporation ProxySG
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040138 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA155 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102451 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10256?
CVE-2016-10256 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10256?
To fix CVE-2016-10256, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10256 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10256 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-10256?
CVE-2016-10256 affects Symantec Corporation ProxySG.
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