7.8
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0956: Infoleak

First published: Wed Feb 10 2016(Updated: )

The Servlets Post component 2.3.6 in Apache Sling, as used in Adobe Experience Manager 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Sling
Adobe Experience Manager=5.6.1
Adobe Experience Manager=6.0.0
Adobe Experience Manager=6.1.0
macOS Yosemite
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0956?

    CVE-2016-0956 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0956?

    To address CVE-2016-0956, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Apache Sling that resolves this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-0956?

    CVE-2016-0956 affects Apache Sling 2.3.6 and Adobe Experience Manager versions 5.6.1, 6.0.0, and 6.1.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0956?

    CVE-2016-0956 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-2016-0956 still exploitable?

    CVE-2016-0956 remains exploitable in the affected software versions unless mitigated with appropriate updates.

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