CVE-2016-4316: XSS
First published: Thu Feb 16 2017(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WSO2 Carbon 4.4.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) setName parameter to identity-mgt/challenges-mgt.jsp; the (2) webappType or (3) httpPort parameter to webapp-list/webapp_info.jsp; the (4) dsName or (5) description parameter to ndatasource/newdatasource.jsp; the (6) phase parameter to viewflows/handlers.jsp; or the (7) url parameter to ndatasource/validateconnection-ajaxprocessor.jsp.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WSO2 Carbon | =4.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/WSO2-CARBON-v4.4.5-PERSISTENT-XSS-COOKIE-THEFT.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138331/WSO2-Carbon-4.4.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539201/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92473
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40241/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4316?
CVE-2016-4316 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2016-4316?
CVE-2016-4316 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that allow for web script or HTML injection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4316?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4316, it is recommended to upgrade WSO2 Carbon to a patched version that addresses these XSS vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4316?
CVE-2016-4316 affects users of WSO2 Carbon version 4.4.5.
What parameters are involved in the vulnerabilities of CVE-2016-4316?
The vulnerabilities in CVE-2016-4316 involve parameters such as setName, webappType, httpPort, and dsName.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- vendor/wso2
- canonical/wso2 carbon
- version/wso2 carbon/4.4.5