CVE-2016-5811

Description

An issue was discovered in Visonic PowerLink2, all versions prior to October 2016 firmware release. User controlled input is not neutralized prior to being placed in web page output (CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING).

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Visonic PowerLink2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94894 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-348-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5811?
CVE-2016-5811 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5811?
To fix CVE-2016-5811, 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-2016-5811 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5811 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-2016-5811?
CVE-2016-5811 affects n/a Visonic PowerLink2.
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