Apache OpenMeetings up to 3.1.0 Event Description cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache OpenMeetings up to 3.1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Event Handler. The manipulation of the argument Description results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-2163. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache OpenMeetings up to 3.1.0. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Event Handler. The manipulation of the argument Description with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the event description when creating an event.

The weakness was published 04/11/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openmeetings.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2163 since 01/29/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 3.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 24525.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 85552†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58245†). Similar entries are available at VDB-82077, VDB-82078, VDB-82081 and VDB-90879. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenMeetings 3.1.1
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03/25/2016 +56 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 136433
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82080
SecurityFocus: 85552 - Apache OpenMeetings CVE-2016-2163 HTML Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 58245 - Apache OpenMeetings before 3.1.1 Remote XSS Vulnerability in Event Description, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2016 11:05
Updated: 07/13/2022 14:55
Changes: 04/12/2016 11:05 (59), 02/05/2019 12:47 (15), 07/13/2022 14:55 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:347:103

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