Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Novell GroupWise Web Console
CVE-2016-9169

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Novell
Status
Novell Groupwise
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-9169?

A reflected XSS vulnerability has been identified in the web console of the Document Viewer Agent within Novell GroupWise versions prior to 2014 R2 Support Pack 1 Hot Patch 2. This vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a malicious link, which when clicked by a user, can run arbitrary JavaScript in the context of that user's browser session. Such exploitation can compromise user sessions and facilitate various browser-based attacks, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Novell GroupWise Novell GroupWise

References

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7018371
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97318
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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-2016-9169 : Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Novell GroupWise Web Console