CVE-2016-10006
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.04%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10006 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In OWASP AntiSamy before 1.5.5, by submitting a specially crafted input (a tag that supports style with active content), you could bypass the library protections and supply executable code. The impact is XSS.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In OWASP AntiSamy before 1.5.5, by submitting a specially crafted input (a tag that supports style with active content), you could bypass the library protections and supply executable code. The impact is XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Antisamy Project | Antisamy | < 1.5.5 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95101Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037532Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/nahsra/antisamy/issues/2Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95101Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037532Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/nahsra/antisamy/issues/2Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10006?
In OWASP AntiSamy before 1.5.5, by submitting a specially crafted input (a tag that supports style with active content), you could bypass the library protections and supply executable code. The impact is XSS.
How severe is CVE-2016-10006?
CVE-2016-10006 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10006?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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