Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Apache Sling XSS Protection API
CVE-2016-6798

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Sling
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The XSS Protection API module prior to version 1.0.12 in Apache Sling employs an insecure SAX parser to validate input strings, enabling potential XXE attacks. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive filesystem data, conduct SSRF attacks, perform internal port scanning, or cause denial-of-service (DoS) on the impacted application. It is crucial for developers to implement secure input validation mechanisms to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Sling prior to 1.0.12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-6798
Created by tafamace

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b72c3a511592ec70729b...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99873
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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