CVE-2016-1566: XSS

Published Feb 2, 2017
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file browser in Guacamole 0.9.8 and 0.9.9, when file transfer is enabled to a location shared by multiple users, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename. NOTE: this vulnerability was fixed in guacamole.war on 2016-01-13, but the version number was not changed.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache Guacamole=0.9.8
Apache Guacamole=0.9.9

Event History

Feb 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1566?

CVE-2016-1566 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1566?

To fix CVE-2016-1566, update your Apache Guacamole installation to version 0.9.10 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-1566?

Users of Apache Guacamole versions 0.9.8 and 0.9.9 that have file transfer enabled are affected by CVE-2016-1566.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1566?

CVE-2016-1566 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can remote users exploit CVE-2016-1566?

Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2016-1566 by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through crafted filenames.

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