CVE-2016-0031: XSS

Published Jan 13, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka "Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0029.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016

Event History

Jan 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0031?

CVE-2016-0031 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0031?

To remediate CVE-2016-0031, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 2016.

3

What impact does CVE-2016-0031 have on users?

CVE-2016-0031 can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users, as attackers can exploit the XSS vulnerability via crafted URLs.

4

Is CVE-2016-0031 specific to a particular version of Microsoft Exchange?

Yes, CVE-2016-0031 specifically affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2016.

5

Can CVE-2016-0031 be exploited locally?

No, CVE-2016-0031 is a remote vulnerability that requires the attacker to craft a malicious URL to trigger the XSS attack on Outlook Web Access.

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