CVE-2016-2104 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Red Hat Satellite via multiple parameters, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2016-2104?
CVE-2016-2104 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Redhat Satellite, published on 13 Apr 2017. 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 Red Hat Satellite 5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the label parameter to admin/BunchDetail.do; (2) the package_name, (3) search_subscribed_channels, or (4) channel_filter parameter to software/packages/NameOverview.do; or unspecified vectors related to (5) <input:hidden> or (6) <bean:message> tags.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2104?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Satellite.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2104?
Apply the vendor's patch.
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-2016-2104 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2104 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2024-7012 Puppet-foreman: an authentication bypass vulnerability exists in foreman
- CVE-2024-7923 Puppet-pulpcore: an authentication bypass vulnerability exists in pulpcore
- CVE-2026-96659 Foreman: excessive permissions for viewer role on preview
- CVE-2023-0118 Foreman: arbitrary code execution through templates
- CVE-2008-2369 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch75-g728-9c8j.