CVE-2016-5005: XSS
Published Jul 28, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Archiva 1.3.9 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the connector.sourceRepoId parameter to admin/addProxyConnectorcommit.action.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache Archiva<=1.3.9
Event History
Jul 28, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5005?
CVE-2016-5005 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5005?
To fix CVE-2016-5005, upgrade Apache Archiva to version 1.3.10 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5005?
CVE-2016-5005 affects Apache Archiva versions 1.3.9 and earlier, specifically impacting remote authenticated administrators.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5005?
CVE-2016-5005 is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2016-5005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5005 can be exploited remotely by authenticated administrators.