VDB-93177 · CVE-2016-8583 · BID 93863

Alienvault OSSIM/USM up to 5.3.1 Scan Scheduler Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Alienvault OSSIM and USM up to 5.3.1. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Scan Scheduler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-8583. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Alienvault OSSIM and USM up to 5.3.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Scan Scheduler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple GET parameters in the vulnerability scan scheduler of AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2 are vulnerable to reflected XSS.

The weakness was disclosed 10/28/2016 by Peter Lapp (Appsec) as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-8583 since 10/10/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93863†). The entries VDB-93174, VDB-93175 and VDB-93176 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Exploitinginfo

Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
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: OSSIM/USM 5.3.2

Timelineinfo

10/10/2016 🔍
10/25/2016 +15 days 🔍
10/28/2016 +3 days 🔍
10/28/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/22/2019 +935 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Peter Lapp (Appsec)
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-8583 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8583
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93177
SecurityFocus: 93863 - AlienVault USM/OSSIM CVE-2016-8583 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/29/2016 19:07
Updated: 05/22/2019 21:36
Changes: 10/29/2016 19:07 (53), 05/22/2019 21:36 (14)
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Cache ID: 216:F8E:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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