XSS Vulnerability in F5 WebSafe Dashboard Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-5235

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Websafe Alert Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2019

What is CVE-2016-5235?

The F5 WebSafe Dashboard is vulnerable to a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML. This issue arises in versions 3.9.x and earlier, wherein an unauthenticated user can exploit the vulnerability by submitting a crafted alert, leading to possible manipulation of web content and user data. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply necessary patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48572812
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-5235 : XSS Vulnerability in F5 WebSafe Dashboard Affects Multiple Versions