CVE-2016-6842: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6842: An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8.

An issue was discovered in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. Setting the user's name to JS code makes that code execute when selecting that user's "Templates" folder from OX Documents settings. This requires the folder to be shared to the victim. 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.).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6842 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.8.2-rev8. A malicious user name could run script in another user's browser when that victim opens a shared Templates folder in OX Documents settings. Impact can include session hijacking or unwanted web actions. Exposure is limited to organizations running Open-Xchange OX App Suite versions before 7.8.2-rev8, especially where users can share folders and influence displayed profile names. The provided CVE data does not identify CPEs or a complete affected-version matrix. Treat this as a targeted web-application risk, not a broad internet worm scenario. Prioritize remediation if OX App Suite is still in use or externally accessible, because successful exploitation could act within a user's session and affect mail or data through the interface. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OX App Suite to 7.8.2-rev8 or later where applicable.; Review Open-Xchange vendor release notes for the authoritative fix guidance.; Restrict unnecessary folder sharing until affected systems are remediated..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 15, 2016, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://software.open-xchange.com/OX6/6.22/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_3522_7.8.2_2016-08-29.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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