CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0308

First published: Wed Feb 08 2017(Updated: )

IBM Connections 5.5 and earlier is vulnerable to possible link manipulation attack that could result in the display of inappropriate background images.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Connections Portlets=4.0.0.0
IBM Connections Portlets=4.5.0.0
IBM Connections Portlets=5.0.0.0
IBM Connections Portlets=5.5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0308?

    CVE-2016-0308 has a medium severity rating due to potential link manipulation risks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0308?

    To fix CVE-2016-0308, you should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Connections beyond version 5.5.

  • Which versions of IBM Connections are affected by CVE-2016-0308?

    CVE-2016-0308 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0.0.0, 4.5.0.0, 5.0.0.0, and 5.5.0.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-0308 expose IBM Connections to?

    CVE-2016-0308 exposes IBM Connections to a possible link manipulation attack.

  • Can CVE-2016-0308 lead to inappropriate content being displayed?

    Yes, CVE-2016-0308 can result in the display of inappropriate background images due to the vulnerability.

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