CVE-2016-2878: CSRF
First published: Wed Nov 30 2016(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.1.0 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.0 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.1 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.2 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.3 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.4 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.5 | |
| IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager | =7.2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2878?
CVE-2016-2878 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow CSRF attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2878?
To fix CVE-2016-2878, upgrade IBM QRadar SIEM to version 7.1 MR2 Patch 13 or 7.2 version 7.2.7 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-2878?
CVE-2016-2878 allows remote attackers to hijack user authentication through various CSRF attacks.
Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2016-2878?
CVE-2016-2878 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before version 7.2.7.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2016-2878 to be exploited?
User interaction is typically required for the exploitation of CVE-2016-2878, as the attack relies on tricking users into making requests.
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