CVE-2016-5005: XSS
First published: Thu 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/addProxyConnector_commit.action.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Archiva | <=1.3.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137870/Apache-Archiva-1.3.9-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/38
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538878/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91707
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036475
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff8dcfe29377088ab655fda9d585dccd5b1f07fabd94ae84fd60a7f8@%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff8dcfe29377088ab655fda9d585dccd5b1f07fabd94ae84fd60a7f8%40%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5005?
CVE-2016-5005 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5005?
To fix CVE-2016-5005, upgrade Apache Archiva to version 1.3.10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5005?
CVE-2016-5005 affects Apache Archiva versions 1.3.9 and earlier, specifically impacting remote authenticated administrators.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5005?
CVE-2016-5005 is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-5005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5005 can be exploited remotely by authenticated administrators.
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