CVE-2016-8506: XSS

Published Oct 26, 2016
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Updated

XSS in Yandex Browser Translator in Yandex browser for desktop for versions from 15.12 to 16.2 could be used by remote attacker for evaluation arbitrary javascript code.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Yandex Yandex Browser=15.2.2214.3645
Yandex Yandex Browser=15.4.2272.3429
Yandex Yandex Browser=15.6.2311.5029
Yandex Yandex Browser=15.12.0.6151
Yandex Yandex Browser=15.12.1.6475
Yandex Yandex Browser=16.2.0.3539

Event History

Oct 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8506?

CVE-2016-8506 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8506?

To fix CVE-2016-8506, users should update Yandex Browser to the latest version beyond 16.2 to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.

3

What versions of Yandex Browser are affected by CVE-2016-8506?

CVE-2016-8506 affects Yandex Browser versions 15.12 to 16.2, including specific versions like 15.2.2214.3645 and 16.2.0.3539.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8506?

CVE-2016-8506 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code remotely.

5

Can CVE-2016-8506 be exploited on all platforms?

CVE-2016-8506 affects the desktop version of Yandex Browser, making it vulnerable primarily on that platform.

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