What is the severity of CVE-2016-9257?

CVE-2016-9257 has a high severity rating due to the potential for JavaScript injection by non-authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9257?

To fix CVE-2016-9257, it is recommended to update F5 BIG-IP APM to the latest version provided by F5.

Which versions of F5 BIG-IP APM are affected by CVE-2016-9257?

F5 BIG-IP APM versions 12.0.0 through 12.1.2 are affected by CVE-2016-9257.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9257?

CVE-2016-9257 could lead to unauthorized script execution in contexts accessible to administrative users.

Who is at risk from CVE-2016-9257?

Organizations using the affected versions of F5 BIG-IP APM are at risk, especially if administrative users access the Access System Logs.

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CVE-2016-9257

medium

6.1

CWE

9/5/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-9257: XSS

First published: Tue May 09 2017(Updated: )

In F5 BIG-IP APM 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, non-authenticated users may be able to inject JavaScript into a request that will then be rendered and executed in the context of the Administrative user when the Administrative user is viewing the Access System Logs, allowing the non-authenticated user to carry out a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack against the Administrative user.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager	=12.0.0
F5 Access Policy Manager	=12.1.0
F5 Access Policy Manager	=12.1.1
F5 Access Policy Manager	=12.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9257?
CVE-2016-9257 has a high severity rating due to the potential for JavaScript injection by non-authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9257?
To fix CVE-2016-9257, it is recommended to update F5 BIG-IP APM to the latest version provided by F5.
Which versions of F5 BIG-IP APM are affected by CVE-2016-9257?
F5 BIG-IP APM versions 12.0.0 through 12.1.2 are affected by CVE-2016-9257.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9257?
CVE-2016-9257 could lead to unauthorized script execution in contexts accessible to administrative users.
Who is at risk from CVE-2016-9257?
Organizations using the affected versions of F5 BIG-IP APM are at risk, especially if administrative users access the Access System Logs.

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