CVE-2016-6320

Name: CVE-2016-6320
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:15.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6320 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in app/assets/javascripts/host_edit_interfaces.js in Foreman before 1.12.2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the network interface device identifier in the host interface form.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in app/assets/javascripts/host_edit_interfaces.js in Foreman before 1.12.2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the network interface device identifier in the host interface form.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	<= 1.12.1

References

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/16022Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2016:1885
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1365785Issue Tracking
https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/3714/commits/850c38451c7bbde75521b796d16aca26e4d240a0Patch
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-6320Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/16022Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2016:1885
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1365785Issue Tracking
https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/3714/commits/850c38451c7bbde75521b796d16aca26e4d240a0Patch
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-6320Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6320?

How severe is CVE-2016-6320?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6320 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6320?

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