CVE-2016-7119: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 31 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the user-profile biography section in DotNetNuke (DNN) before 8.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted onclick attribute in an IMG element.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| DNN (DotNetNuke) | <=08.00.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7119?
CVE-2016-7119 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for XSS exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7119?
To fix CVE-2016-7119, upgrade your DotNetNuke installation to version 8.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7119?
CVE-2016-7119 affects users of DotNetNuke versions prior to 8.0.1 who have access to the user-profile biography section.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7119?
CVE-2016-7119 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2016-7119 have on users?
CVE-2016-7119 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising other users' experiences.
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