CVE-2016-5124

6.1 MEDIUM
Published: December 15, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.1-rev14. Adding images from external sources to HTML editors by drag&drop can potentially lead to script code execution in the context of the active user. To exploit this, a user needs to be tricked to use an image from a specially crafted website and add it to HTML editor areas of OX App Suite, for example E-Mail Compose or OX Text. This specific attack circumvents typical XSS filters and detection mechanisms since the code is not loaded from an external service but injected locally. 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.). To exploit this vulnerability, a attacker needs to convince a user to follow specific steps (social-engineering).

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91775
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036296
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137894/Open-Xchange-App-Suite-7.8.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538892/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91775
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036296
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
64th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

open-xchange