CVE-2016-6319 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the label parameter in Foreman's form helper, 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-2016-6319?
CVE-2016-6319 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman, published on 19 Aug 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 app/helpers/form_helper.rb in Foreman before 1.12.2, as used by Remote Execution and possibly other plugins, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the label parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6319?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6319?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2016-6319 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6319 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Theforeman Foreman
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63pc-xj3r-v6f8.