CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4847: XSS

First published: Thu Apr 20 2017(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in site/search.php in OSSEC Web UI before 0.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging an unanchored regex.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OSSEC<=0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4847?

    CVE-2016-4847 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4847?

    To fix CVE-2016-4847, update the OSSEC Web UI to version 0.9 or later.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2016-4847 enable?

    CVE-2016-4847 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Which versions of OSSEC are affected by CVE-2016-4847?

    CVE-2016-4847 affects the OSSEC Web UI versions prior to 0.9.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-4847?

    For more detailed information, refer to the official CVE database or vulnerability advisory sites.

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