Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM Infosphere BigInsights
CVE-2016-2992

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM Corporation
Status
BigInsights
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2017

What is CVE-2016-2992?

IBM Infosphere BigInsights is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that enables attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web interface. This exploitation can manipulate the intended behaviors of the application, posing significant risks such as unauthorized access to user credentials during a trusted session. Users and organizations utilizing this product should take precautions to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

BigInsights 3.0

BigInsights 3.0.0.1

BigInsights 3.0.0.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95979
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987499
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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