CVE-2016-9126: XSS
Published Mar 28, 2017
·Updated
Revive Adserver before 3.2.3 suffers from persistent XSS. Usernames are not properly escaped when displayed in the audit trail widget of the dashboard upon login, allowing persistent XSS attacks. An authenticated user with enough privileges to create other users could exploit the vulnerability to access the administrator account.
Affected Software
1 affected component
revive-adserver Revive Adserver<=3.2.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9126?
CVE-2016-9126 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for persistent XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9126?
To fix CVE-2016-9126, upgrade to Revive Adserver version 3.2.3 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9126?
CVE-2016-9126 affects all users of Revive Adserver versions prior to 3.2.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9126?
CVE-2016-9126 is a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2016-9126 be exploited by regular users?
Yes, CVE-2016-9126 can be exploited by authenticated users with sufficient privileges to create other users.