CVE-2016-2901: XSS

Published Jun 26, 2016
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Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the PAThemeCreator application in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 CF08 through CF10 and Web Content Manager allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0
IBM Web Content Manager

Event History

Jun 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2901?

CVE-2016-2901 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2901?

To fix CVE-2016-2901, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager.

3

What impact does CVE-2016-2901 have on users?

CVE-2016-2901 allows attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2901?

CVE-2016-2901 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.5 CF08 through CF10 and Web Content Manager.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2901?

While a comprehensive workaround is not specified, limiting page access to trusted users may mitigate the risks.

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