CVE-2016-6556: XSS
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 agent supplied data. By creating a malicious SNMP 'sysName' or 'sysContact' response, an attacker can store an XSS payload which will trigger when a user of the web UI views the data. 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-2016-6556.
What is the severity level of CVE-2016-6556?
The severity level of CVE-2016-6556 is high (6.1).
What is the cause of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability is caused by insufficient filtering of SNMP agent supplied data in OpenNMS version 18.0.1 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious SNMP 'sysName' or 'sysContact' response that contains an XSS payload.
Are there any references for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find references for this vulnerability at the following links: [link1], [link2].
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/opennms
- canonical/opennms opennms