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6.1

NetIQ Self Service Password Reset lets attackers run scripts

CVE-2016-1599 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The NetIQ Self Service Password Reset tool (versions 2.x and 3.x before the latest update) can be tricked into running unwanted code when a user clicks a specially crafted link. This could let an attacker steal information or change what the user sees on the web page. Apply the newest security update from Micro Focus as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microfocus self_service_password_reset 2.0
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:self_service_password_reset:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) 2.x and 3.x before 3.3.1 HF2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published24 Mar 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-1599 · NVD
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