CVE-2016-2228: XSS

Published Apr 13, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in horde/templates/topbar/menubar.html.php in Horde Groupware before 5.2.12 and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 5.2.12 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchfield parameter, as demonstrated by a request to xplorer/gollem/manager.php.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Horde Groupware<=5.2.11
Horde Horde Groupware<=5.2.11
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
Fedoraproject Fedora=23

Event History

Apr 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2228?

CVE-2016-2228 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2228?

To fix CVE-2016-2228, upgrade Horde Groupware to version 5.2.12 or higher, or apply the appropriate patches.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-2228?

CVE-2016-2228 affects Horde Groupware versions up to 5.2.11 and various versions of Debian and Fedora Linux.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2016-2228 facilitate?

CVE-2016-2228 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-2228?

Users of Horde Groupware and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition prior to version 5.2.12 are impacted by CVE-2016-2228.

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