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CVE-2016-4406

6.1 · MEDIUM

A remote cross site scripting vulnerability was identified in HPE iLO 3 all version prior to v1.88 and HPE iLO 4 all versions prior to v2.44.

Published Aug 6, 2018CWE-79EPSS 2.57%

Overview

CVE-2016-4406 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A remote cross site scripting vulnerability was identified in HPE iLO 3 all version prior to v1.88 and HPE iLO 4 all versions prior to v2.44.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4406?

CVE-2016-4406 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-4406?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-4406?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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