CVE-2016-6846: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 29 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite backend before 7.6.2-rev59, 7.8.0 before 7.8.0-rev38, 7.8.2 before 7.8.2-rev8; AppSuite frontend before 7.6.2-rev47, 7.8.0 before 7.8.0-rev30, and 7.8.2 before 7.8.2-rev8; Office Web before 7.6.2-rev16, 7.8.0 before 7.8.0-rev10, and 7.8.2 before 7.8.2-rev5; and Documentconverter-API before 7.8.2-rev5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Xchange Documentconverter-API | =7.8.2-rev4 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Office | =7.6.2-rev15 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Office | =7.8.0-rev9 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Office | =7.8.2-rev4 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.2-rev58 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.0-rev37 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.2-rev7 | |
| Open-Xchange Open-Xchange App Suite Frontend | =7.6.2-rev46 | |
| Open-Xchange Open-Xchange App Suite Frontend | =7.8.0-rev29 | |
| Open-Xchange Open-Xchange App Suite Frontend | =7.8.2-rev7 |
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Reference Links
- http://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3520_7.8.0_2016-08-29.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93457
- https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3518_7.6.2_2016-08-29.pdf
- https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3522_7.8.2_2016-08-29.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6846?
CVE-2016-6846 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6846?
To fix CVE-2016-6846, you should upgrade your Open-Xchange AppSuite backend, frontend, and Office Web to the latest versions that are not affected by this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2016-6846 have on users?
CVE-2016-6846 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications, potentially compromising user data and session information.
Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2016-6846?
Versions of Open-Xchange AppSuite backend, frontend, and Office Web prior to specified revision numbers are vulnerable to CVE-2016-6846.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6846?
Yes, patches are included in the updated versions of Open-Xchange software that address the vulnerabilities detailed in CVE-2016-6846.
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