CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4164: XSS

First published: Thu Jun 16 2016(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Brackets before 1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Brackets<=1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4164?

    CVE-2016-4164 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4164?

    To fix CVE-2016-4164, upgrade to Adobe Brackets version 1.7 or later.

  • What causes the CVE-2016-4164 vulnerability?

    CVE-2016-4164 is caused by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Adobe Brackets that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Which versions of Adobe Brackets are affected by CVE-2016-4164?

    CVE-2016-4164 affects Adobe Brackets versions earlier than 1.7.

  • Can CVE-2016-4164 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4164 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.

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