CVE-2016-2884: CSRF
First published: Wed Nov 30 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in IBM Forms Experience Builder 8.5.x and 8.6.x before 8.6.3.1, in an unspecified non-default configuration, allows remote authenticated users 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 Forms Experience Builder | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.5.1.0 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.5.1.1 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.6.0.0 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.6.1 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.6.1.1 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.6.2 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.6.2.1 | |
| IBM Forms Experience Builder | =8.6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2884?
CVE-2016-2884 has a medium severity rating, as it can allow remote authenticated users to hijack authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2884?
To fix CVE-2016-2884, upgrade IBM Forms Experience Builder to version 8.6.3.1 or later.
Which versions of IBM Forms Experience Builder are affected by CVE-2016-2884?
CVE-2016-2884 affects IBM Forms Experience Builder versions 8.5.x and 8.6.x prior to 8.6.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2884?
CVE-2016-2884 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-2884?
CVE-2016-2884 can be exploited by remote authenticated users with the ability to send crafted requests.
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