CVE-2016-4783 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Lenovo SHAREit Android application, potentially leading to code execution or security bypass.
- 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-2016-4783?
CVE-2016-4783 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 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 Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.98_ww on Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS)."
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lenovo Shareit.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4783 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-2016-4783 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4783 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-74wx-jrvp-v37j.