VDB-93114 · CVE-2016-8505 · BID 93925

Javascript up to 16.5 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Javascript up to 16.5. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-8505. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Javascript up to 16.5 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation 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:

XSS in Yandex Browser BookReader in Yandex browser for desktop for versions before 16.6. could be used by remote attacker for evaluation arbitrary javascript code.

The weakness was shared 10/26/2016 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8505 since 10/07/2016. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 16.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93925†). The entries VDB-93110, VDB-93111, VDB-93112 and VDB-93113 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Temp Score: 5.8
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Javascript 16.6

Timelineinfo

10/07/2016 🔍
10/26/2016 +19 days 🔍
10/26/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/26/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/19/2019 +934 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-8505 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93114
SecurityFocus: 93925 - Yandex Browser CVE-2016-8505 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2016 09:25
Updated: 05/19/2019 10:01
Changes: 10/27/2016 09:25 (50), 05/19/2019 10:01 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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