CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2989

First published: Mon Aug 08 2016(Updated: )

Open redirect vulnerability in the Connections Portlets component 5.x before 5.0.2 for IBM WebSphere Portal allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Connections Portlets=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2989?

    CVE-2016-2989 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow phishing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2989?

    To fix CVE-2016-2989, upgrade to Connections Portlets version 5.0.2 or later.

  • What types of attacks can be carried out due to CVE-2016-2989?

    CVE-2016-2989 allows attackers to perform open redirect attacks that can lead to phishing.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2016-2989?

    CVE-2016-2989 affects IBM Connections Portlets version 5.0 and earlier.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2989?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-2989 other than applying the available update.

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