CVE-2016-4317: XSS

Published Apr 10, 2017
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Updated

Atlassian Confluence Server before 5.9.11 has XSS on the viewmyprofile.action page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Atlassian Confluence<=5.9.10

Event History

Apr 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4317?

CVE-2016-4317 is classified as a medium severity Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4317?

To fix CVE-2016-4317, upgrade Atlassian Confluence to version 5.9.11 or later.

3

What versions of Atlassian Confluence are affected by CVE-2016-4317?

CVE-2016-4317 affects all versions of Atlassian Confluence prior to 5.9.11.

4

Can CVE-2016-4317 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4317 can be exploited remotely through the viewmyprofile.action page.

5

What impact can CVE-2016-4317 have on users?

CVE-2016-4317 allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session.

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