CVE-2016-6844

6.1 MEDIUM
Published: December 15, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
View on NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Script code within SVG files is maintained when opening such files "in browser" based on our Mail or Drive app. In case of "a" tags, this may include link targets with base64 encoded "data" references. 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.).

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

Login to generate AI explanation

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/93457
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93457
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3522_7.8.2_2016-08-29.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
50th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

open-xchange