CVE-2016-4855: XSS vulnerability in old test script

Published Aug 28, 2016
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
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+deb10u15.20.19-1+deb11u15.21.4-1
Adodb Project Adodb<=5.20.5
composer/adodb/adodb-php<5.20.6
5.20.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/adodb/adodb-php to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.20.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libphp-adodb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15-1+
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libphp-adodb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.20.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libphp-adodb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.20.3-1ubuntu1+
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libphp-adodb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.20.14-1+deb10u1Fixed in 5.20.19-1+deb11u1Fixed in 5.21.4-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ADOdb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.20.6

Event History

Aug 28, 2016
Advisory Published
11:50 PM
Data Sourced
via Packagist·11:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 12, 2017
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4855?

To mitigate CVE-2016-4855, upgrade ADOdb to version 5.20.6 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-4855?

CVE-2016-4855 affects ADOdb versions prior to 5.20.6.

4

Can CVE-2016-4855 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4855 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

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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