What is CVE-2016-8608?

CVE-2016-8608 is a vulnerability in JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6 that allows remote, authenticated attackers with privileges to create business processes to store and execute malicious scripts.

How severe is CVE-2016-8608?

The severity of CVE-2016-8608 is rated as medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-8608?

CVE-2016-8608 allows attackers to perform stored XSS attacks, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

How can I fix the vulnerability in JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6?

To fix the vulnerability in JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6, you should apply the relevant patches provided by Red Hat.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-8608?

More information about CVE-2016-8608 can be found on the Red Hat website and the SecurityFocus website.

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CVE-2016-8608

medium

5.4

CWE

1/8/2018

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8608: XSS

First published: Wed Aug 01 2018(Updated: )

JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6 are vulnerable to a stored XSS via business process editor. The flaw is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-5398. Remote, authenticated attackers that have privileges to create business processes can store scripts in them, which are not properly sanitized before showing to other users, including admins.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Redhat Jboss Bpm Suite	=6.0.0
Redhat Jboss Business Rules Management System	=6.0.0

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What is CVE-2016-8608?
CVE-2016-8608 is a vulnerability in JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6 that allows remote, authenticated attackers with privileges to create business processes to store and execute malicious scripts.
How severe is CVE-2016-8608?
The severity of CVE-2016-8608 is rated as medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-8608?
CVE-2016-8608 allows attackers to perform stored XSS attacks, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
How can I fix the vulnerability in JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6?
To fix the vulnerability in JBoss BRMS 6 and BPM Suite 6, you should apply the relevant patches provided by Red Hat.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-8608?
More information about CVE-2016-8608 can be found on the Red Hat website and the SecurityFocus website.

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