PT-2016-3427 · Yandex · Yandex Browser Translator Extension+1

Published 2016-10-26 · Updated 2016-12-02 · CVE-2016-8506

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Yandex browser for desktop versions 15.12 through 16.2

Description The issue is related to a lack of protection for the web page structure in the Yandex Browser Translator extension, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack and evaluate arbitrary JavaScript code.

Recommendations For versions 15.12 through 16.2, consider disabling the Translator extension until a patch is available to prevent potential XSS attacks. Restrict access to sensitive web pages to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-03576

CVE-2016-8506

Affected Products

Yandex Browser

Yandex Browser Translator Extension

References · 6

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-03576 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8506 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-8506 · Vendor Advisory
• https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs · Vendor Advisory
• https://yandex.com/bugbounty/i/hall-of-fame-browser · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/93927 · Note