Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Affecting moin package, versions <1.9.9-1
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- published10 Nov 2016
- disclosed10 Nov 2016
Introduced: 10 Nov 2016
CVE-2016-7146 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:10 moin to version 1.9.9-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream moin package and not the moin package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:10 relevant fixed versions and status.
MoinMoin 1.9.8 allows remote attackers to conduct "JavaScript injection" attacks by using the "page creation or crafted URL" approach, related to a "Cross Site Scripting (XSS)" issue affecting the action=fckdialog&dialog=attachment (via page name) component.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3715
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-7146
- https://www.curesec.com/blog/article/blog/MoinMoin-198-XSS-175.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94259
- http://people.ubuntu.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/CVE-2016-7146
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3137-1