Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-6853
An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX Guard before 2.4.2-rev5. Script code and references to external websites can be injected to the names of PGP public keys. When requesting that key later on using a specific URL, such script code might get executed. In case of injecting external websites, users might get lured into a phishing scheme. Malicious script code can be executed within a user's context. This can lead to session hijacking or triggering unwanted actions via the web interface (sending mail, deleting data etc.).
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2016-6853
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_guard:*:rev4:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6853
1.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 84 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6853
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
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2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6853
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6853
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92920
Open-Xchange OX Guard Multiple Cross Site Scripting VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138701/Open-Xchange-Guard-2.4.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
Open-Xchange Guard 2.4.2 Cross Site Scripting ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40377/
Open-Xchange Guard 2.4.2 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting VulnerabilitiesExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539395/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
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