CVE-2016-2046 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 17 Feb 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the UserPortal page via the lang parameter, 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: None listed

What is CVE-2016-2046?

CVE-2016-2046 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 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 the UserPortal page in SOPHOS UTM before 9.353 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sophos Unified Threat Management Software.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2046 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-2016-2046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8x4-h7p5-3jmr.