CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3005: XSS

First published: Thu Sep 01 2016(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM Connections 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, 5.0 before CR4, and 5.5 before CR1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2995, CVE-2016-2997, and CVE-2016-3010.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Connections Portlets=4.0.0.0
IBM Connections Portlets=4.5.0.0
IBM Connections Portlets=5.0.0.0
IBM Connections Portlets=5.5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3005?

    CVE-2016-3005 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, allowing remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3005?

    To fix CVE-2016-3005, ensure that your IBM Connections software is updated to the latest version or apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3005?

    CVE-2016-3005 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, 5.0 before CR4, and 5.5 before CR1.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2016-3005?

    CVE-2016-3005 can be exploited by remote authenticated users within the affected software environment.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-3005 have on affected systems?

    The impact of CVE-2016-3005 includes the potential to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of user sessions, leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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