CVE-2016-5236
CVE-2016-5236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Websafe Alert Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: F5 Websafe Alert Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.5 and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allow privileged authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML when creating a new user, account or signature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5236?
- Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in F5 WebSafe Dashboard 3.9.5 and earlier, aka F5 WebSafe Alert Server, allow privileged authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML when creating a new user, account or signature.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5236?
- CVE-2016-5236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-5236 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5236?
- CVE-2016-5236 affects F5 Websafe Alert Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5236?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5236 published?
- CVE-2016-5236 was published on 2019-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:websafe_alert_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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