CVE-2016-0244: XSS
First published: Mon Feb 29 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.x through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5.x through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.x through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20, and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF09 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0243.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.0.6 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.5.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.5.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.5.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =6.1.5.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =7.0.0.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =7.0.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =7.0.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =8.0.0.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =8.0.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =8.5.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0244?
CVE-2016-0244 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0244?
To fix CVE-2016-0244, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Portal to a version without this vulnerability, specifically versions 6.1.0.7, 6.1.5.4 or later, or 7.0.0.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0244?
CVE-2016-0244 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 6.1.0.x through 6.1.0.6, 6.1.5.x through 6.1.5.3, 7.x through 7.0.0.2, and versions prior to 8.0.0.1 or 8.5.0.0.
Can CVE-2016-0244 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0244 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted URLs.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-0244?
The impact of CVE-2016-0244 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into affected IBM WebSphere Portal instances.
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