CVE-2016-10006: XSS

Published Dec 24, 2016
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Updated

In OWASP AntiSamy before 1.5.5, by submitting a specially crafted input (a tag that supports style with active content), you could bypass the library protections and supply executable code. The impact is XSS.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
AntiSamy project AntiSamy<1.5.5
maven/org.owasp.antisamy:antisamy<1.5.5
1.5.5

Event History

Dec 24, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 18, 2018
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:21 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10006?

CVE-2016-10006 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow XSS attacks through the bypass of AntiSamy's protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10006?

The recommended fix for CVE-2016-10006 is to upgrade to AntiSamy version 1.5.5 or later.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10006?

CVE-2016-10006 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from the improper handling of specially crafted input.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2016-10006?

CVE-2016-10006 affects versions of AntiSamy prior to 1.5.5.

5

What happens if CVE-2016-10006 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-10006 could allow an attacker to inject executable code into web pages, leading to XSS attacks.

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