CVE-2016-9119: XSS
First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the link dialogue in GUI editor in MoinMoin before 1.9.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/moin | <1.9.8 | 1.9.8 |
| MoinMoin | <=1.9.7 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.10 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3715
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94501
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3137-1
- https://moinmo.in/SecurityFixes
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9119
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227212253/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94501
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5fq5-pfv8-mrfv (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/moin/PYSEC-2017-20.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9119?
CVE-2016-9119 is classified as a moderate severity Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9119?
To fix CVE-2016-9119, upgrade MoinMoin to version 1.9.8 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9119?
CVE-2016-9119 affects versions of MoinMoin prior to 1.9.8 and certain Debian and Ubuntu distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9119?
CVE-2016-9119 is an XSS vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Is CVE-2016-9119 easy to exploit?
CVE-2016-9119 can be exploited via unspecified vectors, making it potentially easy for attackers to leverage.
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