CVE-2016-4855: XSS
First published: Sun Aug 28 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in ADOdb versions prior to 5.20.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/adodb/adodb-php | <5.20.6 | |
| composer/adodb/adodb-php | <5.20.6 | 5.20.6 |
| ubuntu/libphp-adodb | <5.15-1+ | 5.15-1+ |
| ubuntu/libphp-adodb | <5.20.6 | 5.20.6 |
| ubuntu/libphp-adodb | <5.20.3-1ubuntu1+ | 5.20.3-1ubuntu1+ |
| debian/libphp-adodb | 5.20.14-1+deb10u1 5.20.19-1+deb11u1 5.21.4-1 | |
| ADOdb Lite | <=5.20.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/issues/274
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48237713/index.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92753
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-59
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4855
- https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/commit/ecb93d8c1fd3bbde62aca9c3a13c32f077da2da8
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/adodb/adodb-php/CVE-2016-4855.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hhfw-xxhm-pf32 (Advisory)
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48237713/
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-4855
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6825-1
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-4855
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4855
- https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/commit/ecb93d8c1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4855
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4855?
CVE-2016-4855 is classified as a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can lead to significant security risks for affected applications.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4855?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4855, upgrade ADOdb to version 5.20.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4855?
CVE-2016-4855 affects ADOdb versions prior to 5.20.6.
Can CVE-2016-4855 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4855 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-4855?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2016-4855 may lead to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious activities against users.
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