CVE-2016-4045

Description

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev11. Script code can be embedded to RSS feeds using a URL notation. In case a user clicks the corresponding link at the RSS reader of App Suite, code gets executed at the context of the user. Malicious script code can be executed within a user's context. This can lead to session hijacking or triggering unwanted actions via the web interface (sending mail, deleting data etc.). The attacker needs to reside within the same context to make this attack work.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036157 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538732/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4045?
CVE-2016-4045 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4045?
To fix CVE-2016-4045, 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-2016-4045 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4045 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.
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