medium
5.4
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5880: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM iNotes 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.5
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.6
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.0.0
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.0
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.1
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.2
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.3
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.4
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.5
IBM Lotus Domino=9.0.1.6
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.6
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.6
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.1.0
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.1.1
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.1.2
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.1.3
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.1.4
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.1.5
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.2.0
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.2.1
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.2.2
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.2.3
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.2.4
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.0
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.1
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.2
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.3
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.4
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.5
IBM Domino Web Access=8.5.3.6
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.0.0
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.0
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.1
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.2
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.3
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.4
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.5
IBM Domino Web Access=9.0.1.6

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992835

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5880?

    CVE-2016-5880 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for credentials disclosure and impact on user trust.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5880?

    To fix CVE-2016-5880, users should update their IBM iNotes and Domino software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2016-5880?

    CVE-2016-5880 can be exploited via cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web application's UI.

  • Which versions of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2016-5880?

    CVE-2016-5880 affects various versions of IBM iNotes including 8.5.1.x, 8.5.2.x, 8.5.3.x, and 9.0.0.x up to 9.0.1.6.

  • What should I do if I cannot update my software to mitigate CVE-2016-5880?

    If updating is not possible, consider implementing additional security measures such as content security policies and user input validation to reduce the risk.

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