CVE-2016-7251: XSS
Published Nov 10, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MDS API in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter, aka "MDS API XSS Vulnerability."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft SQL Server=2016
Event History
Nov 10, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7251?
CVE-2016-7251 has a severity rating of 'Medium' due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7251?
To fix CVE-2016-7251, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SQL Server 2016.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7251?
CVE-2016-7251 affects all installations of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 that utilize the MDS API.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7251?
CVE-2016-7251 is classified as a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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What can an attacker do with CVE-2016-7251?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-7251 can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the MDS API, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.