What is the severity of CVE-2016-4045?

CVE-2016-4045 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for executing malicious scripts.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4045?

To fix CVE-2016-4045, upgrade to Open-Xchange App Suite version 7.8.1-rev11 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4045?

CVE-2016-4045 affects Open-Xchange App Suite versions prior to 7.8.1-rev11.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-4045 allow?

CVE-2016-4045 allows attackers to execute arbitrary script code from RSS feeds when users click malicious links.

Is user intervention required for exploitation of CVE-2016-4045?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2016-4045 requires user interaction, specifically clicking a link from a compromised RSS feed.

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CVE-2016-4045

medium

6.1

CWE

15/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4045: XSS

First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev11. Script code can be embedded to RSS feeds using a URL notation. In case a user clicks the corresponding link at the RSS reader of App Suite, code gets executed at the context of the user. Malicious script code can be executed within a user's context. This can lead to session hijacking or triggering unwanted actions via the web interface (sending mail, deleting data etc.). The attacker needs to reside within the same context to make this attack work.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend	<=7.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4045?
CVE-2016-4045 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for executing malicious scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4045?
To fix CVE-2016-4045, upgrade to Open-Xchange App Suite version 7.8.1-rev11 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4045?
CVE-2016-4045 affects Open-Xchange App Suite versions prior to 7.8.1-rev11.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4045 allow?
CVE-2016-4045 allows attackers to execute arbitrary script code from RSS feeds when users click malicious links.
Is user intervention required for exploitation of CVE-2016-4045?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2016-4045 requires user interaction, specifically clicking a link from a compromised RSS feed.

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