CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2279: XSS

First published: Wed Mar 02 2016(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1769-L* before 28.011+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L18ER-BB1B<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L16ER-BB1B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L18ER-BB1B<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L18ER-BB1B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L18ERM-BB1B Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L18ERM-BB1B Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QB1B<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QB1B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L30ER Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L30ER Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L30ERM Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L30ERM Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L30ER-NSE Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L30ER-NSE
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L33ER/M Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L33ER/M Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L33ER/M Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L33ERM
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L36ERM Firmware<=27.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L36ERM Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L23E-QB1B<=20.018
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L23E-QB1B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L23E-QBFC1B<=20.018
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1769-L23E-QBFC1B
Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-en2f Series A Firmware
Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 1756-en2f Series A Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2F Series B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2F Series B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series A Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series A
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series B Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series C Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series C Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series D Firmware<=10.007
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2T Series D
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2TR Series A Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2tr Series A
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2TR Series B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN2TR Series B
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN3TR Series A Firmware
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 1756-EN3TR Series A Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2279?

    CVE-2016-2279 has been classified with medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2279?

    To fix CVE-2016-2279, update the firmware of the affected CompactLogix devices to version 28.011 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-2279?

    CVE-2016-2279 affects Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1769-L devices running firmware versions prior to 28.011.

  • What is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in CVE-2016-2279?

    A cross-site scripting vulnerability, as noted in CVE-2016-2279, allows attackers to inject and execute malicious web scripts in the context of the user's web browser.

  • Can CVE-2016-2279 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2279 can be exploited by remote attackers through unspecified vectors, potentially compromising the integrity of the web server.

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