Vulnerability Description
The Symantec ProxySG 6.5 (prior to 6.5.10.6), 6.6, and 6.7 (prior to 6.7.2.1) management console is susceptible to a reflected XSS vulnerability. A remote attacker can use a crafted management console URL in a phishing attack to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the management console web client application. This is a separate vulnerability from CVE-2016-10257.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Symantec Proxysg | >= 6.5, < 6.5.10.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102451Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040138Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102451Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040138Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10256?
CVE-2016-10256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Symantec ProxySG 6.5 (prior to 6.5.10.6), 6.6, and 6.7 (prior to 6.7.2.1) management console is susceptible to a reflected XSS vulnerability. A remote attacker can use a crafted management console...
How severe is CVE-2016-10256?
CVE-2016-10256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Symantec Proxysg.