CVE-2016-10256: XSS

Published Jan 10, 2018
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Updated

The Symantec ProxySG 6.5 (prior to 6.5.10.6), 6.6, and 6.7 (prior to 6.7.2.1) management console is susceptible to a reflected XSS vulnerability. A remote attacker can use a crafted management console URL in a phishing attack to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the management console web client application. This is a separate vulnerability from CVE-2016-10257.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=6.5<6.5.10.6
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg>=6.7<6.7.2.1
Broadcom Symantec Proxysg=6.6

Event History

Jan 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-10256?

CVE-2016-10256 is a reflected XSS vulnerability in the Symantec ProxySG management console.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2016-10256?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2016-10256 by using a crafted management console URL in a phishing attack to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the management console web client.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10256?

CVE-2016-10256 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10256?

Symantec ProxySG versions 6.5 (prior to 6.5.10.6), 6.6, and 6.7 (prior to 6.7.2.1) are affected by CVE-2016-10256.

5

How can I fix CVE-2016-10256?

To fix CVE-2016-10256, update the Symantec ProxySG management console to version 6.5.10.6, 6.7.2.1, or later.

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