CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5078: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 10 2017(Updated: )

Paessler PRTG before 16.2.24.4045 has XSS via SNMP.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Paessler PRTG Traffic Grapher<=16.2.24.3791

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5078?

    CVE-2016-5078 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5078?

    To fix CVE-2016-5078, upgrade Paessler PRTG to version 16.2.24.4045 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5078?

    CVE-2016-5078 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Paessler PRTG.

  • Which versions of Paessler PRTG are affected by CVE-2016-5078?

    CVE-2016-5078 affects Paessler PRTG versions prior to 16.2.24.4045.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2016-5078?

    Attackers exploiting CVE-2016-5078 may be able to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.

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