CWE
74
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2980

First published: Fri Aug 25 2017(Updated: )

The Sametime WebPlayer 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to a script injection where a malicious site can inject their own script by exploiting a vulnerability in the way that the WebPlayer works. IBM X-Force ID: 113993.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HCL Sametime=8.5.2.0
HCL Sametime=8.5.2.1
HCL Sametime=9.0.0.0
HCL Sametime=9.0.0.1
HCL Sametime=9.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2980?

    CVE-2016-2980 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for script injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2980?

    To address CVE-2016-2980, you should upgrade to a patched version of the HCL Sametime software.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2980?

    CVE-2016-2980 affects HCL Sametime versions 8.5.2.0, 8.5.2.1, 9.0.0.0, 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-2980?

    CVE-2016-2980 can be exploited through a malicious site injecting harmful scripts into HCL Sametime's WebPlayer.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2980 if I can’t upgrade?

    No official workaround for CVE-2016-2980 has been provided; upgrading to a fixed version is the recommended solution.

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