CVE-2016-8583 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in the vulnerability scan scheduler allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or account takeover.
- 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-2016-8583?
CVE-2016-8583 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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
Multiple GET parameters in the vulnerability scan scheduler of AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2 are vulnerable to reflected XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8583?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Alienvault Open Source Security Information and Event Management, Alienvault Unified Security Management.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8583?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8583 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-2016-8583 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8583 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx98-wj3r-23h4.