Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spip | Spip | <= 3.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/17Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/06/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23200Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23201Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23202Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/17Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/06/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93451Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23200Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23201Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.spip.net/projects/spip/repository/revisions/23202Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7981?
CVE-2016-7981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in valider_xml.php in SPIP 3.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the var_url parameter in a valider_xml action.
How severe is CVE-2016-7981?
CVE-2016-7981 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-2016-7981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spip Spip.