CVE-2016-6555: OpenNMS Stored XSS via SNMP Trap Alerts
First published: Fri Sep 24 2021(Updated: )
OpenNMS version 18.0.1 and prior are vulnerable to a stored XSS issue due to insufficient filtering of SNMP trap supplied data. By creating a malicious SNMP trap, an attacker can store an XSS payload which will trigger when a user of the web UI views the events list page. This issue was fixed in version 18.0.2, released on September 20, 2016.
Credit: cve@rapid7.con
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opennms Opennms | <18.0.2-1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2016-6555.
What is the severity level of CVE-2016-6555?
CVE-2016-6555 has a severity level of high.
How does CVE-2016-6555 affect OpenNMS?
CVE-2016-6555 affects OpenNMS version 18.0.1 and prior.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-6555?
CVE-2016-6555 allows an attacker to store a malicious XSS payload that can be triggered when a user views the events list page on the web UI.
How can CVE-2016-6555 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6555, upgrade OpenNMS to version 18.0.2-1 or newer.
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