CVE-2016-6347: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 01 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default exception handler in RESTEasy allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/resteasy | <3.1.0. | 3.1.0. |
| redhat/resteasy | <3.0.20. | 3.0.20. |
| Red Hat Resteasy Base JAX-RS API |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92759
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1372124
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1372125
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1471277
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1590941
- https://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/buildinfo?buildID=1403302
- https://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/buildinfo?buildID=1403312
- https://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/buildinfo?buildID=1403309
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6347?
CVE-2016-6347 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6347?
To fix CVE-2016-6347, upgrade RESTEasy to versions 3.1.0 or later, or to 3.0.20 if applicable.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-6347?
CVE-2016-6347 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the default exception handler.
Which versions of RESTEasy are affected by CVE-2016-6347?
RESTEasy versions up to and including 3.1.0 and 3.0.20 are affected by CVE-2016-6347.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-6347?
Exploiting CVE-2016-6347 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and session hijacking.
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