Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code can be injected to contact names. When adding those contacts to a group, the script code gets executed in the context of the user which creates or changes the group by using autocomplete. In most cases this is a user with elevated permissions. 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.).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Xchange | Open-Xchange Appsuite | <= 7.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93457Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93457Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6843?
CVE-2016-6843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code can be injected to contact names. When adding those contacts to a group, the script code gets executed in the contex...
How severe is CVE-2016-6843?
CVE-2016-6843 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-2016-6843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Open-Xchange Open-Xchange Appsuite.