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CVE-2016-6451

6.1 · MEDIUM

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web framework code of the Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack again…

Published Nov 3, 2016CWE-79EPSS 1.10%

Overview

CVE-2016-6451 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 3, 2016 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

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web framework code of the Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web interface of the affected system. More Information: CSCut43061 CSCut43066 CSCut43736 CSCut43738 CSCut43741 CSCut43745 CSCut43748 CSCut43751 CSCut43756 CSCut43759 CSCut43764 CSCut43766. Known Affected Releases: 10.6.

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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93917Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037112Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161026-pcpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93917Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037112Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161026-pcp

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6451?

CVE-2016-6451 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 3, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-6451?

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-2016-6451?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-6451?

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