CVE-2015-1988: XSS
First published: Sun Oct 04 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Storage Manger for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 6.3 before 6.3.2.5, 6.4 before 6.4.3.1, and 7.1 before 7.1.3 and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for VMware 3.1 before 3.1.1.3, 3.2 before 3.2.0.6, and 4.1 before 4.1.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | >=3.1.0.0<3.1.1.3 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | >=3.2.0.0<3.2.0.6 | |
| IBM FlashCopy Manager | >=4.1.0.0<=4.1.3.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments | >=6.3.0.0<6.3.2.5 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments | >=6.4.0.0<6.4.3.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments | >=7.1.0.0<7.1.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1988?
CVE-2015-1988 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1988?
To fix CVE-2015-1988, upgrade IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments and Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager to the latest patched versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1988?
CVE-2015-1988 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments versions before 6.3.2.5, 6.4 before 6.4.3.1, and 7.1 before 7.1.3, as well as specific versions of Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager.
What type of attacks can CVE-2015-1988 facilitate?
CVE-2015-1988 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's browser.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2015-1988?
As a workaround for CVE-2015-1988, users should implement strict input validation and sanitization to mitigate the impact of potential XSS attacks.
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