CVE-2016-9998 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in SPIP allows attackers to inject scripts via the plugin parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2016-9998?
CVE-2016-9998 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Spip Spip, published on 17 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
SPIP 3.1.x suffer from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in /ecrire/exec/info_plugin.php involving the `$plugin` parameter, as demonstrated by a /ecrire/?exec=info_plugin URL.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spip Spip.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9998?
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-2016-9998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Spip Spip
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-9998, GHSA-qf7v-9pxv-qv56, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9998.