CVE-2016-6519

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Shares" overview in Openstack Manila before 2.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Metadata field in the "Create Share" form.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2115.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2117.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2116.html vendor advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/manila-ui/+bug/1597738
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93001 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/7 mailing list
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375147

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6519?
CVE-2016-6519 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6519?
To fix CVE-2016-6519, 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-2016-6519 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6519 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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