CVE-2016-6418 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 5 Oct 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Cisco Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager via crafted URLs.

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-2016-6418?

CVE-2016-6418 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 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 Cisco Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager (VDS-SM) 3.0 through 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCva14552.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6418 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-2016-6418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw6p-grvg-fjj3.