CVE-2017-16860

Description

The invalidRedirectUrl template in Atlassian Application Links before version 5.2.7, from version 5.3.0 before version 5.3.4 and from version 5.4.0 before version 5.4.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the redirectUrl parameter link in the redirect warning message.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory atlassian.net
Affected: Atlassian Application Links
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ecosystem.atlassian.net/browse/APL-1363 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104188 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16860?
CVE-2017-16860 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16860?
To fix CVE-2017-16860, 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-2017-16860 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16860 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-2017-16860?
CVE-2017-16860 affects Atlassian Application Links.
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