CVE-2017-16860: XSS

Published May 14, 2018
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Updated

The invalidRedirectUrl template in Atlassian Application Links before version 5.2.7, from version 5.3.0 before version 5.3.4 and from version 5.4.0 before version 5.4.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the redirectUrl parameter link in the redirect warning message.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Atlassian Application Links<5.2.7
Atlassian Application Links>=5.3.0<5.3.4
Atlassian Application Links>=5.4.0<5.4.3

Event History

May 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-16860.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2017-16860?

CVE-2017-16860 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2017-16860?

The affected software for CVE-2017-16860 is Atlassian Application Links versions up to 5.2.7, versions between 5.3.0 and 5.3.4, and versions between 5.4.0 and 5.4.3.

4

What is the CWE category for CVE-2017-16860?

The CWE category for CVE-2017-16860 is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')).

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-16860?

To fix CVE-2017-16860, it is recommended to upgrade to Atlassian Application Links version 5.2.7 or later.

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