What is the severity of CVE-2016-6844?

CVE-2016-6844 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute malicious scripts.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6844?

To fix CVE-2016-6844, upgrade Open-Xchange OX App Suite to version 7.8.2-rev9 or later.

What impact does CVE-2016-6844 have on users?

CVE-2016-6844 allows attackers to execute arbitrary script code, posing significant risks to user data and privacy.

Which versions of Open-Xchange App Suite are affected by CVE-2016-6844?

CVE-2016-6844 affects Open-Xchange App Suite versions prior to 7.8.2-rev8.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6844 if I cannot upgrade?

Disabling the use of SVG files or restricting access to features that allow their upload may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-6844.

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CVE-2016-6844

medium

6.1

CWE

15/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6844: XSS

First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code within SVG files is maintained when opening such files "in browser" based on our Mail or Drive app. In case of "a" tags, this may include link targets with base64 encoded "data" references. Malicious script code can be executed within a user's context. This can lead to session hijacking or triggering unwanted actions via the web interface (sending mail, deleting data etc.).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Open-Xchange App Suite Backend	<=7.8.2

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What is the severity of CVE-2016-6844?
CVE-2016-6844 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute malicious scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6844?
To fix CVE-2016-6844, upgrade Open-Xchange OX App Suite to version 7.8.2-rev9 or later.
What impact does CVE-2016-6844 have on users?
CVE-2016-6844 allows attackers to execute arbitrary script code, posing significant risks to user data and privacy.
Which versions of Open-Xchange App Suite are affected by CVE-2016-6844?
CVE-2016-6844 affects Open-Xchange App Suite versions prior to 7.8.2-rev8.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6844 if I cannot upgrade?
Disabling the use of SVG files or restricting access to features that allow their upload may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-6844.

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