CVE-2016-4855 ADOdb Cross-site scripting vulnerability in old test script
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into applications using the ADOdb library, 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-2016-4855?
CVE-2016-4855 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ADOdb, published on 12 May 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
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ADOdb versions prior to 5.20.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4855?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including adodb/adodb-php. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
adodb/adodb-php Packagist | All versions | 5.20.6 |
adodb/adodb-php Packagist | All versions | 5.20.6 |
Products include Adodb Project Adodb.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4855?
Upgrade adodb/adodb-php to 5.20.6 or later.
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-2016-4855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in ADOdb
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-4855, GHSA-hhfw-xxhm-pf32, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4855.