CVE-2016-5740

Published Dec 15, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.1 Medium EPSS 4.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev5. JavaScript code can be used as part of ical attachments within scheduling E-Mails. This content, for example an appointment's location, will be presented to the user at the E-Mail App, depending on the invitation workflow. This code gets executed within the context of the user's current session. 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.).

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-6675 An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev5. JavaScript code can be used as part of ical attachments within scheduling E-Mails. This content, for example an appointment's location, will be presented to the user at the E-Mail App, depending on the invitation workflow. This code gets executed within the context of the user's current session. 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.).
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:08 AM
Reserved
Jun 22, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 15, 2016, 6:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:49 AM