CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3032: XSS

First published: Wed May 10 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 X-Force ID: 114516.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.5
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3032?

    CVE-2016-3032 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3032?

    To fix CVE-2016-3032, upgrade IBM Cognos Analytics to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What impacts does CVE-2016-3032 have on my system?

    CVE-2016-3032 can lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary JavaScript in web sessions, potentially resulting in credential theft.

  • Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2016-3032?

    IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.6 are affected by CVE-2016-3032.

  • Is user input vulnerable in CVE-2016-3032?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3032 exploits user inputs in the web UI to execute malicious JavaScript.

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