Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev14. Adding images from external sources to HTML editors by drag&drop can potentially lead to script code execution in the context of the active user. To exploit this, a user needs to be tricked to use an image from a specially crafted website and add it to HTML editor areas of OX App Suite, for example E-Mail Compose or OX Text. This specific attack circumvents typical XSS filters and detection mechanisms since the code is not loaded from an external service but injected locally. 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.). To exploit this vulnerability, a attacker needs to convince a user to follow specific steps (social-engineering).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Xchange | Open-Xchange Appsuite | <= 7.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137894/Open-Xchange-App-Suite-7.8.1-Cross-SThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538892/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91775Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036296Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137894/Open-Xchange-App-Suite-7.8.1-Cross-SThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538892/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91775Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036296Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5124?
CVE-2016-5124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev14. Adding images from external sources to HTML editors by drag&drop can potentially lead to script code execution in the context o...
How severe is CVE-2016-5124?
CVE-2016-5124 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-2016-5124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Open-Xchange Open-Xchange Appsuite.