CVE-2016-5761: XSS

Published Apr 20, 2017
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Novell GroupWise before 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted email.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Novell GroupWise<=2012
Novell GroupWise=2014
Novell GroupWise=2014-r2
Novell GroupWise=2014-sp1
Novell GroupWise=2014-sp2

Event History

Apr 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5761?

CVE-2016-5761 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5761?

To fix CVE-2016-5761, you should upgrade to Novell GroupWise 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1 or later versions.

3

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5761?

CVE-2016-5761 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through crafted emails.

4

What versions of Novell GroupWise are affected by CVE-2016-5761?

CVE-2016-5761 affects Novell GroupWise versions prior to 2014 R2 Service Pack 1 Hot Patch 1, including versions up to 2012.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2016-5761?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-5761 typically requires the user to open a crafted email, enabling the attack.

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