CVE-2016-5236: XSS
Published Jul 1, 2019
·Updated
Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.5 and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allow privileged authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML when creating a new user, account or signature.
Affected Software
1 affected component
F5 WebSafe Alert Server<=3.9.5
Event History
Jul 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:59 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5236?
CVE-2016-5236 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-5236?
To fix CVE-2016-5236, update your F5 WebSafe Dashboard to version 3.9.6 or later.
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What types of attacks can CVE-2016-5236 facilitate?
CVE-2016-5236 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that allow attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.
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Who is affected by CVE-2016-5236?
Privileged authenticated users of F5 WebSafe Dashboard version 3.9.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-5236.
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What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-5236?
Exploiting CVE-2016-5236 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data and session hijacking.