CVE-2016-5740
moderate-risk
Published 2016-12-15
An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev5. JavaScript code can be used as part of ical attachments within scheduling E-Mails. This content, for example an appointment's location, will be presented to the user at the E-Mail App, depending on the invitation workflow. This code gets executed within the context of the user's current session. 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.).
Do I need to act?
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0.86% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.1/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (8)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92922
Mitigation
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40378/
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92922
Mitigation
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40378/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
23/34 · High
Exploitability
3/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal