What is the severity of CVE-2016-5235?

CVE-2016-5235 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2016-5235?

To fix CVE-2016-5235, upgrade F5 WebSafe Dashboard to version 4.0.0 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-5235?

CVE-2016-5235 affects F5 WebSafe Alert Server versions 3.9.x and earlier.

Can CVE-2016-5235 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2016-5235 allows unauthenticated users to inject malicious HTML through crafted alerts.

What is Cross Site Scripting in the context of CVE-2016-5235?

In the context of CVE-2016-5235, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) refers to the vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a web application.

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CVE-2016-5235

medium

6.1

CWE

1/7/2019

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5235: XSS

First published: Mon Jul 01 2019(Updated: )

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions of F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.x and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allows an unauthenticated user to inject HTML via a crafted alert.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
F5 WebSafe	<4.0.0

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https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48572812

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5235?
CVE-2016-5235 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Cross Site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2016-5235?
To fix CVE-2016-5235, upgrade F5 WebSafe Dashboard to version 4.0.0 or later, which contains the necessary patches.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-5235?
CVE-2016-5235 affects F5 WebSafe Alert Server versions 3.9.x and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-5235 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
Yes, CVE-2016-5235 allows unauthenticated users to inject malicious HTML through crafted alerts.
What is Cross Site Scripting in the context of CVE-2016-5235?
In the context of CVE-2016-5235, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) refers to the vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a web application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5235?
CVE-2016-5235 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Cross Site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2016-5235?
To fix CVE-2016-5235, upgrade F5 WebSafe Dashboard to version 4.0.0 or later, which contains the necessary patches.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-5235?
CVE-2016-5235 affects F5 WebSafe Alert Server versions 3.9.x and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-5235 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
Yes, CVE-2016-5235 allows unauthenticated users to inject malicious HTML through crafted alerts.
What is Cross Site Scripting in the context of CVE-2016-5235?
In the context of CVE-2016-5235, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) refers to the vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a web application.