CVE-2016-4856
UnknownEPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise 6.3.x prior to 6.3.5 and Splunk Light 6.3.x prior to 6.3.5 allows attacker with administrator rights to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise 6.3.x prior to 6.3.5 and Splunk Light 6.3.x prior to 6.3.5 allows attacker with administrator rights to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | 6.3.0 |
| Splunk | Splunk | 6.3.1 |
| Splunk | Splunk | 6.3.2 |
| Splunk | Splunk | 6.3.3 |
| Splunk | Splunk | 6.3.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92990Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN71462075/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPN9Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92990Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN71462075/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPN9Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4856?
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise 6.3.x prior to 6.3.5 and Splunk Light 6.3.x prior to 6.3.5 allows attacker with administrator rights to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4856?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4856?
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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