CVE-2016-4897: XSS
Published Apr 12, 2017
·Updated
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in (1) filter/saveforward.cgi, (2) filter/save.cgi, (3) /man/search.cgi in Usermin before 1.690.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Webmin Usermin<=1.680
Event History
Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4897?
To fix CVE-2016-4897, upgrade your Usermin version to 1.690 or later, which addresses these XSS vulnerabilities.
3
What applications are affected by CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 affects Usermin versions prior to 1.690.
4
What type of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
5
Can CVE-2016-4897 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4897 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of the user's browser.