VDB-93115 · CVE-2016-8506 · BID 93927

Javascript 15.12 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Javascript 15.12. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-8506. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Javascript 15.12 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

XSS in Yandex Browser Translator in Yandex browser for desktop for versions from 15.12 to 16.2 could be used by remote attacker for evaluation arbitrary javascript code.

The weakness was published 10/26/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-8506 since 10/07/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93927†). Similar entries are available at VDB-93110, VDB-93111, VDB-93112 and VDB-93113. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp 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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Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93115
SecurityFocus: 93927 - Yandex Browser CVE-2016-8506 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2016 09:25
Updated: 05/19/2019 10:06
Changes: 10/27/2016 09:25 (48), 05/19/2019 10:06 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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