CVE-2016-6856 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 31 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Hybris Management Console via the itemsperpage parameter, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2016-6856?

CVE-2016-6856 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 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 Inbox Search feature in Hybris Management Console (HMC) in SAP Hybris before 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the itemsperpage parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Hybris.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6856 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-2016-6856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-95xh-v26r-rgjw.