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CVE-2016-10735: In Bootstrap 3.x before 3.4.0 and 4.x-beta before 4.0.0-beta.2, XSS is possible in the data-target attribut...

In Bootstrap 3.x before 3.4.0 and 4.x-beta before 4.0.0-beta.2, XSS is possible in the data-target attribute, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-14041.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE is an older cross-site scripting issue in Bootstrap. Organizations using Bootstrap 3.x before 3.4.0 or 4.x beta before 4.0.0-beta.2 may expose users to script execution through vulnerable page markup. The provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation where affected Bootstrap is used in authenticated portals, customer-facing sites, or systems rendering user-supplied content. Treat as moderate unless asset criticality or untrusted markup handling raises impact.

Technical view

CVE-2016-10735 concerns XSS in Bootstrap's data-target attribute handling. The CVE states Bootstrap 3.x before 3.4.0 and 4.x-beta before 4.0.0-beta.2 are affected, and notes it is separate from CVE-2018-14041. No CVSS vector is provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in web applications, themes, admin consoles, or bundled vendor assets that still ship affected Bootstrap versions. Downstream packaged products may also be relevant, as Red Hat advisories are referenced.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Practical risk depends on whether an attacker can influence markup or attributes rendered into pages using the affected Bootstrap code.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and linked project/vendor references. The record gives affected version ranges but no CVSS, CWE, exploit maturity, or detailed trigger conditions in the supplied bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Bootstrap 3.x deployments to 3.4.0 or later.
  • Upgrade Bootstrap 4.x beta deployments to 4.0.0-beta.2 or later.
  • Inventory bundled, vendored, and theme-supplied Bootstrap copies.
  • Check Red Hat or other vendor advisories for packaged dependencies.
  • If upgrade is blocked, follow current vendor guidance for compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Search application assets and dependency manifests for Bootstrap versions.
  • Check generated pages for bundled Bootstrap files outside package management.
  • Review third-party themes, admin templates, and CMS plugins.
  • Confirm production assets match the remediated version.
  • Track downstream vendor advisory status where Bootstrap is packaged.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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CVSS
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