CVE-2016-2163: XSS
Published Apr 11, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the event description when creating an event.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache OpenMeetings<=3.1.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2163?
CVE-2016-2163 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2163?
To fix CVE-2016-2163, upgrade Apache OpenMeetings to version 3.1.1 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2016-2163 have?
CVE-2016-2163 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into event descriptions, potentially compromising users' security.
4
Is CVE-2016-2163 present in all versions of Apache OpenMeetings?
CVE-2016-2163 affects all versions of Apache OpenMeetings prior to 3.1.1.
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Can CVE-2016-2163 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2016-2163 can be exploited without user interaction if an attacker manipulates an event description that a victim accesses.