What is the severity of CVE-2016-2992?

CVE-2016-2992 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2992?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2992, it is recommended to update IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to the latest patched version.

What version of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights is affected by CVE-2016-2992?

CVE-2016-2992 affects IBM InfoSphere BigInsights version 4.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2992?

CVE-2016-2992 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-2992 lead to credential disclosure?

Yes, CVE-2016-2992 can allow attackers to craft malicious JavaScript that may lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

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CVE-2016-2992

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2992: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Infosphere BigInsights is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

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-2016-2992?
CVE-2016-2992 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2992?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2992, it is recommended to update IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to the latest patched version.
What version of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights is affected by CVE-2016-2992?
CVE-2016-2992 affects IBM InfoSphere BigInsights version 4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2992?
CVE-2016-2992 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2992 lead to credential disclosure?
Yes, CVE-2016-2992 can allow attackers to craft malicious JavaScript that may lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2992?
CVE-2016-2992 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2992?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2992, it is recommended to update IBM InfoSphere BigInsights to the latest patched version.
What version of IBM InfoSphere BigInsights is affected by CVE-2016-2992?
CVE-2016-2992 affects IBM InfoSphere BigInsights version 4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2992?
CVE-2016-2992 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2992 lead to credential disclosure?
Yes, CVE-2016-2992 can allow attackers to craft malicious JavaScript that may lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.