CVE-2015-8531: XSS
First published: Mon Feb 15 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 before 8.0.1.3 IF4 and 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 IF1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 | =9.0.0 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.0.1 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.0.3 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.0.5 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.1 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 | =8.0.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8531?
CVE-2015-8531 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8531?
To fix CVE-2015-8531, upgrade to IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 version 8.0.1.3 IF4 or IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 version 9.0.0.1 IF1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8531?
CVE-2015-8531 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Security Access Manager are affected by CVE-2015-8531?
CVE-2015-8531 affects IBM Security Access Manager for Web 8.0 versions prior to 8.0.1.3 IF4 and IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 versions before 9.0.0.1 IF1.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-8531?
CVE-2015-8531 can be exploited by remote attackers who can craft malicious URLs to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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