What is the severity of CVE-2016-2924?

CVE-2016-2924 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2924?

To fix CVE-2016-2924, upgrade IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to a version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2924?

CVE-2016-2924 affects users of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights version 4.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2924?

CVE-2016-2924 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-2924 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-2924 can be exploited remotely by using specially-crafted URLs to execute scripts in a victim's web browser.

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CVE-2016-2924

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2924: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Infosphere BigInsights 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
IBM InfoSphere BigInsights	=4.2

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987499

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2924?
CVE-2016-2924 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2924?
To fix CVE-2016-2924, upgrade IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to a version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2924?
CVE-2016-2924 affects users of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights version 4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2924?
CVE-2016-2924 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2924 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2924 can be exploited remotely by using specially-crafted URLs to execute scripts in a victim's web browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2924?
CVE-2016-2924 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2924?
To fix CVE-2016-2924, upgrade IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to a version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2924?
CVE-2016-2924 affects users of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights version 4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2924?
CVE-2016-2924 is identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2924 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2924 can be exploited remotely by using specially-crafted URLs to execute scripts in a victim's web browser.