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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2016-6201

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 9.1.0.184 SP3 (9.1.0.184.3.127) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ContTyp...

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 9.1.0.184 SP3 (9.1.0.184.3.127) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ContType parameter in a ViewContentByCategory action to WorkArea/content.aspx.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EktronEktron Content Management System<= 9.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6201?

CVE-2016-6201 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 9.1.0.184 SP3 (9.1.0.184.3.127) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the ContTyp...

How severe is CVE-2016-6201?

CVE-2016-6201 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-2016-6201?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ektron Ektron Content Management System.