Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a certain (1) user name, (2) tf_aClientFirstName, (3) tf_aClientLastName, (4) ta_selectedTopicContent, (5) tf_orgUnitName, (6) tf_aManufacturerFullName, (7) tf_aManufacturerName, (8) tf_aManufacturerAddress, or (9) tf_aManufacturerCity parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Service Desk | <= 7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538043/100/0/threaded
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136646
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/novell-service-de
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39687/
- https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017431
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538043/100/0/threaded
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136646
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/novell-service-de
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39687/
- https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017431
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1596?
CVE-2016-1596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Novell Service Desk before 7.2 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a certain (1) user name, (...
How severe is CVE-2016-1596?
CVE-2016-1596 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Service Desk.