What is the severity of CVE-2016-0217?

CVE-2016-0217 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0217?

To fix CVE-2016-0217, ensure that IBM Cognos Analytics is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0217?

Users of IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, and 11.0.4 are affected by CVE-2016-0217.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-0217 facilitate?

CVE-2016-0217 facilitates a stored cross-site scripting attack that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Can CVE-2016-0217 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0217 can be exploited remotely without the need for physical access to the vulnerable system.

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CVE-2016-0217

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0217: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.1
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.2
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.4

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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0217?
CVE-2016-0217 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0217?
To fix CVE-2016-0217, ensure that IBM Cognos Analytics is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0217?
Users of IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, and 11.0.4 are affected by CVE-2016-0217.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0217 facilitate?
CVE-2016-0217 facilitates a stored cross-site scripting attack that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Can CVE-2016-0217 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0217 can be exploited remotely without the need for physical access to the vulnerable system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0217?
CVE-2016-0217 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0217?
To fix CVE-2016-0217, ensure that IBM Cognos Analytics is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0217?
Users of IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, and 11.0.4 are affected by CVE-2016-0217.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0217 facilitate?
CVE-2016-0217 facilitates a stored cross-site scripting attack that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
Can CVE-2016-0217 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0217 can be exploited remotely without the need for physical access to the vulnerable system.