CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5881: 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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5881?

    CVE-2016-5881 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5881?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-5881, users should update IBM iNotes to the latest patched version provided by IBM.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5881?

    CVE-2016-5881 can be exploited by cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that allow attackers to embed malicious JavaScript in the Web UI.

  • Which versions of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2016-5881?

    CVE-2016-5881 affects several versions of IBM iNotes, including 8.5.1.x, 8.5.2.x, 8.5.3.x, and 9.0.0.x.

  • Is user action required to exploit CVE-2016-5881?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-5881 requires a user to unknowingly interact with malicious content embedded in the iNotes Web UI.

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