CVE-2015-0176: XSS

Published Apr 27, 2015
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MQ XR WebSockets Listener in WMQ Telemetry in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI that is included in an error response.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0
IBM WebSphere MQ=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere MQ<=7.5.0.4

Event History

Apr 27, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0176?

CVE-2015-0176 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0176?

To remediate CVE-2015-0176, upgrade IBM WebSphere MQ to version 8.0.0.2 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2015-0176 have?

CVE-2015-0176 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into error responses, leading to potential exploitation in web applications.

4

Which versions of IBM WebSphere MQ are affected by CVE-2015-0176?

CVE-2015-0176 affects IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0 prior to 8.0.0.2 and all versions up to and including 7.5.0.4.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2015-0176?

CVE-2015-0176 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted URIs in HTTP error responses.

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