CVE-2016-9148 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the QBE.EQ.REF_NUM parameter in CA Service Desk Manager.
- 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-2016-9148?
CVE-2016-9148 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 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 (XSS) vulnerability in CA Service Desk Manager (formerly CA Service Desk) 12.9 and 14.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the QBE.EQ.REF_NUM parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ca Service Desk Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9148?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9148 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-2016-9148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jpx-qjj5-5p7v.