What is the severity of CVE-2016-3031?

CVE-2016-3031 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3031?

To fix CVE-2016-3031, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Cognos Analytics that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2016-3031?

CVE-2016-3031 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, and 11.0.4.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3031?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-3031 include the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, leading to possible credential disclosure.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3031?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-3031; the best course of action is to apply the available security updates.

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CVE-2016-3031

medium

5.4

CWE

5/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3031: XSS

First published: Wed Apr 05 2017(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 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. IBM Reference #: 1998887.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.1
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.2
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3031?
CVE-2016-3031 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3031?
To fix CVE-2016-3031, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Cognos Analytics that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2016-3031?
CVE-2016-3031 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, and 11.0.4.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3031?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-3031 include the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, leading to possible credential disclosure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3031?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-3031; the best course of action is to apply the available security updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3031?
CVE-2016-3031 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3031?
To fix CVE-2016-3031, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Cognos Analytics that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2016-3031?
CVE-2016-3031 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.0.1, 11.0.2, 11.0.3, and 11.0.4.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3031?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-3031 include the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, leading to possible credential disclosure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3031?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-3031; the best course of action is to apply the available security updates.