CVE-2016-5235

Name: CVE-2016-5235
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-01T16:15:11.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions of F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.x and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allows an unauthenticated user to inject HTML via a crafted alert.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions of F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.x and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allows an unauthenticated user to inject HTML via a crafted alert.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Websafe Alert Server	< 4.0.0

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48572812Vendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K48572812Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5235?

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions of F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.x and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allows an unauthenticated user to inject HTML via a crafted alert.

How severe is CVE-2016-5235?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5235 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5235?

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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Source: NVD / NIST