Vulnerability Description
Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability is present in the VisualRF component of AirWave. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker who can trick a logged-in AirWave administrative user into clicking a link could obtain sensitive information, such as session cookies or passwords. The vulnerability requires that an administrative users click on the malicious link while currently logged into AirWave in the same browser.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Airwave | < 8.2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-001.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41482/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8527?
CVE-2016-8527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability is present in the VisualRF component of AirWave. By exploiting t...
How severe is CVE-2016-8527?
CVE-2016-8527 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-2016-8527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Airwave.