CVE-2016-2279 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix web server, potentially compromising the industrial control system.
- 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-2016-2279?
CVE-2016-2279 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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 the web server in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1769-L* before 28.011+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2279?
It affects 23 products.
Products include Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-En2f Series a Firmware, Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-En2f Series B Firmware, Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series a Firmware, Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series B Firmware, Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series C Firmware, Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series D Firmware and 17 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2279 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-2016-2279 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-2279 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-grx6-8542-r6c3.