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.

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.

What applications are affected by CVE-2016-4897?

CVE-2016-4897 affects Usermin versions prior to 1.690.

What type of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2016-4897?

CVE-2016-4897 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

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.

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CVE-2016-4897

medium

6.1

CWE

12/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4897: XSS

First published: Wed Apr 12 2017(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in (1) filter/save_forward.cgi, (2) filter/save.cgi, (3) /man/search.cgi in Usermin before 1.690.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Webmin Usermin	<=1.680

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What applications are affected by CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 affects Usermin versions prior to 1.690.
What type of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What applications are affected by CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 affects Usermin versions prior to 1.690.
What type of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2016-4897?
CVE-2016-4897 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
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.