CVE-2016-10006: org.owasp.antisamy:antisamy - XSS Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2016-10006: OWASP AntiSamy vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting. Affects org.owasp.antisamy:antisamy versions < 1.5.5. Fixed in 1.5.5. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- libowasp-antisamy-java · Debian:11
The same CVE-2016-10006 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
org.owasp.antisamy:antisamy is a Maven package that provides protection against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. It is designed to sanitize user input and prevent the execution of malicious code. However, versions prior to 1.5.5 are vulnerable to a moderate severity XSS vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in OWASP AntiSamy before 1.5.5 allows an attacker to bypass the library's protections by submitting a specially crafted input. By exploiting a tag that supports style with active content, an attacker can supply executable code, leading to XSS attacks. The impact of this vulnerability is the potential execution of arbitrary code in a user's browser.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.5.5
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the fixed version of the package to ensure the security of your application.
Conclusion
The XSS vulnerability in org.owasp.antisamy:antisamy before version 1.5.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a user's browser. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update to the fixed version of the package. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.
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There are no known public exploits for this vulnerability at the moment.
No, the recommended solution is to update to the fixed version of the package. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the OWASP AntiSamy GitHub advisory at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2018/10/GHSA-683w-6h9j-57wq/GHSA-683w-6h9j-57wq.json
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