CVE-2016-9454: XSS

Published Mar 28, 2017
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Updated

Revive Adserver before 3.2.3 suffers from Persistent XSS. A vector for persistent XSS attacks via the Revive Adserver user interface exists, requiring a trusted (non-admin) account. The banner image URL for external banners wasn't properly escaped when displayed in most of the banner related pages.

Affected Software

1 affected component
revive-adserver Revive Adserver<=3.2.2

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-2016-9454?

CVE-2016-9454 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for persistent XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9454?

To fix CVE-2016-9454, upgrade to Revive Adserver version 3.2.3 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2016-9454 facilitate?

CVE-2016-9454 facilitates persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the user interface of Revive Adserver.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9454?

Users with trusted (non-admin) accounts on Revive Adserver versions prior to 3.2.3 are affected by CVE-2016-9454.

5

What specific component of Revive Adserver is vulnerable in CVE-2016-9454?

In CVE-2016-9454, the banner image URL for external banners was not properly escaped, leading to the vulnerability.

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