What is the severity of CVE-2016-3010?

CVE-2016-3010 is classified with a medium severity due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3010?

To fix CVE-2016-3010, update your IBM Connections software to a version that includes the relevant security patches.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-3010?

CVE-2016-3010 affects authenticated users of IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3010?

CVE-2016-3010 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

What can be done to mitigate the risks of CVE-2016-3010?

Mitigation of CVE-2016-3010 can be achieved through user education about the risks of XSS and ensuring software is up to date.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-3010

medium

5.4

CWE

1/9/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3010: 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-2016-3005.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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

Remedy

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988991

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3010?
CVE-2016-3010 is classified with a medium severity due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3010?
To fix CVE-2016-3010, update your IBM Connections software to a version that includes the relevant security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3010?
CVE-2016-3010 affects authenticated users of IBM Connections versions 4.0 through CR4, 4.5 through CR5, and 5.0 before CR4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3010?
CVE-2016-3010 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What can be done to mitigate the risks of CVE-2016-3010?
Mitigation of CVE-2016-3010 can be achieved through user education about the risks of XSS and ensuring software is up to date.

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