CVE-2016-9490

ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 suffer from a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability

Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 before build 13200 suffer from a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. Applications Manager is prone to a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in parameter LIMIT, in URL path /DiagAlertAction.do?REQTYPE=AJAX&LIMIT=1233. The URL is also available without authentication.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.85% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com
Affected: ManageEngine Applications Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9 third party advisory mailing list
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142022/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-12-13-XSS-SQL-Injection-Code-Execution.html vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9490.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9490?
CVE-2016-9490 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9490?
To fix CVE-2016-9490, 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-2016-9490 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9490 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9490?
CVE-2016-9490 affects ManageEngine Applications Manager.
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