What is the severity of CVE-2016-2840?

CVE-2016-2840 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2840?

To fix CVE-2016-2840, upgrade Open-Xchange Server 6 / OX AppSuite to version 7.8.0-rev26 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2840?

CVE-2016-2840 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Which versions of Open-Xchange are affected by CVE-2016-2840?

Open-Xchange Server 6 / OX AppSuite versions before 7.8.0-rev26 are affected by CVE-2016-2840.

What can attackers do with CVE-2016-2840?

Attackers can inject and execute malicious script code within the context of a trusted domain using CVE-2016-2840.

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CVE-2016-2840

medium

6.1

CWE

15/12/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2840: XSS

First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange Server 6 / OX AppSuite before 7.8.0-rev26. The "session" parameter for file-download requests can be used to inject script code that gets reflected through the subsequent status page. Malicious script code can be executed within a trusted domain's context. While no OX App Suite specific data can be manipulated, the vulnerability can be exploited without being authenticated and therefore used for social engineering attacks, stealing cookies or redirecting from trustworthy to malicious hosts.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend	<=7.8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2840?
CVE-2016-2840 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2840?
To fix CVE-2016-2840, upgrade Open-Xchange Server 6 / OX AppSuite to version 7.8.0-rev26 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2840?
CVE-2016-2840 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions of Open-Xchange are affected by CVE-2016-2840?
Open-Xchange Server 6 / OX AppSuite versions before 7.8.0-rev26 are affected by CVE-2016-2840.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-2840?
Attackers can inject and execute malicious script code within the context of a trusted domain using CVE-2016-2840.

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