CVE-2016-9605: XSS

Published Aug 22, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in cobbler software component version 2.6.11-1. It suffers from an invalid parameter validation vulnerability, leading the arbitrary file reading. The flaw is triggered by navigating to a vulnerable URL via cobbler-web on a default installation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
pip/cobbler<=2.6.11-1
Cobbler Project Cobbler=2.6.11-1

Event History

Aug 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
01:38 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-9605?

CVE-2016-9605 is a vulnerability in the cobbler software component version 2.6.11-1 that allows for arbitrary file reading due to an invalid parameter validation flaw.

2

How severe is CVE-2016-9605?

CVE-2016-9605 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium severity.

3

How does CVE-2016-9605 affect cobbler?

CVE-2016-9605 affects cobbler software component version 2.6.11-1 by allowing for arbitrary file reading through a vulnerable URL in cobbler-web.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-9605?

To fix CVE-2016-9605, it is recommended to update cobbler software component to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-9605?

More information about CVE-2016-9605 can be found on the NVD (National Vulnerability Database) website and the Red Hat Bugzilla website.

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