VDB-94516 · CVE-2016-6843 · BID 93457

Open-Xchange OX AppSuite up to 7.8.2-rev7 Contact Name cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Open-Xchange OX AppSuite up to 7.8.2-rev7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Contact Name Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-6843. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Open-Xchange OX AppSuite up to 7.8.2-rev7 (Groupware Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Contact Name Handler. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code can be injected to contact names. When adding those contacts to a group, the script code gets executed in the context of the user which creates or changes the group by using autocomplete. In most cases this is a user with elevated permissions. Malicious script code can be executed within a user's context. This can lead to session hijacking or triggering unwanted actions via the web interface (sending mail, deleting data etc.).

The bug was discovered 08/18/2016. The weakness was released 12/15/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6843 since 08/18/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 119 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 7.8.2-rev8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93457†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94515, VDB-94517, VDB-94518 and VDB-94519. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 103021
OpenVAS Name: Open-Xchange (OX) AppSuite Multiple Vulnerabilities -01 Jan17
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OX AppSuite 7.8.2-rev8

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08/18/2016 🔍
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10/07/2016 +50 days 🔍
12/15/2016 +69 days 🔍
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07/08/2019 +935 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: open-xchange.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6843 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6843
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94516
SecurityFocus: 93457 - Open-Xchange AppSuite Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2016 16:52
Updated: 07/08/2019 07:26
Changes: 12/15/2016 16:52 (64), 07/08/2019 07:26 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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