CVE-2016-9605: XSS
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.
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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.
How severe is CVE-2016-9605?
CVE-2016-9605 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium severity.
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.
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.
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.