CVE-2013-0502: XSS

Published Apr 1, 2013
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 through FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a malformed URL.

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5.0.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5.0.2
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.5.0.3
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.7.0.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=8.7.0.2
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=9.1

Event History

Apr 1, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0502?

CVE-2013-0502 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0502?

To fix CVE-2013-0502, upgrade your IBM InfoSphere Information Server to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2013-0502?

CVE-2013-0502 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 8.1, 8.5 (through FP3), 8.7 (through FP2), and 9.1.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-0502?

CVE-2013-0502 can be exploited by attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Can I mitigate CVE-2013-0502 without updating my software?

Mitigation for CVE-2013-0502 is limited, and the best approach is to update to a safe version of the software.

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