CVE-2016-6840

Name: CVE-2016-6840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T14:59:07.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6840 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface in Huawei OceanStor ISM before V200R001C04SPC200 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the loginName parameter to cgi-bin/doLogin_CgiEntry and possibly other unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface in Huawei OceanStor ISM before V200R001C04SPC200 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the loginName parameter to cgi-bin/doLogin_CgiEntry and possibly other unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Oceanstor Ism	v200r001c01
Huawei	Oceanstor Ism	v200r001c02
Huawei	Oceanstor Ism	v200r001c03

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138061/Huawei-ISM-Professional-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160818-01-ism-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92554Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138061/Huawei-ISM-Professional-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160818-01-ism-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92554Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6840?

How severe is CVE-2016-6840?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6840 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6840?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6840?

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Source: NVD / NIST