What is the severity of CVE-2016-0305?

CVE-2016-0305 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0305?

To fix CVE-2016-0305, update IBM Connections to a version that includes patches addressing this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0305?

CVE-2016-0305 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0.0.0, 4.5.0.0, 5.0.0.0, and 5.5.0.0.

Can CVE-2016-0305 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0305 can be exploited remotely through specially-crafted URLs to execute scripts in a victim's browser.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0305?

CVE-2016-0305 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability resulting from improper validation of user-supplied input.

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CVE-2016-0305

medium

5.4

CWE

8/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0305: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 08 2017(Updated: )

IBM Connections is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. 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
HCL Connections	=4.0.0.0
HCL Connections	=4.5.0.0
HCL Connections	=5.0.0.0
HCL Connections	=5.5.0.0

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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21986770

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0305?
CVE-2016-0305 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0305?
To fix CVE-2016-0305, update IBM Connections to a version that includes patches addressing this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0305?
CVE-2016-0305 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0.0.0, 4.5.0.0, 5.0.0.0, and 5.5.0.0.
Can CVE-2016-0305 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0305 can be exploited remotely through specially-crafted URLs to execute scripts in a victim's browser.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0305?
CVE-2016-0305 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability resulting from improper validation of user-supplied input.

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