CVE-2016-5303

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Horde Text Filter API in Horde Groupware and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 5.2.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted data:text/html content in a form (1) action or (2) xlink attribute.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/horde/horde/commit/30d5506c20d26efbb9942fbdc6f981a0bd333b97 patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=horde-announce&m=147319066126665&w=2 mailing list release notes third party advisory
http://marc.info/?l=horde-announce&m=147319089526753&w=2 mailing list release notes third party advisory
https://github.com/horde/horde/commit/4d8176d1e9ef5cbd2b3fcacd9b9a4c8e482fb424 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94997 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5303?
CVE-2016-5303 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5303?
To fix CVE-2016-5303, 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-2016-5303 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5303 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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