CVE-2011-1716 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Xymon monitoring system's web interface, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-1716?
CVE-2011-1716 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Web UI in Xymon before 4.3.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xymon Xymon.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1716?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2011-1716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-1716, GHSA-7v4g-r7pp-w973.