CVE-2016-1599 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted URLs in NetIQ Self Service Password Reset, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1599?
CVE-2016-1599 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2016. 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1599?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Self Service Password Reset.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1599?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1599 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2016-1599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-89rv-xhcj-jpcj.