medium
6.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5882: 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 Domino=8.5.1.0
IBM Domino=8.5.1.1
IBM Domino=8.5.1.2
IBM Domino=8.5.1.3
IBM Domino=8.5.1.4
IBM Domino=8.5.1.5
IBM Domino=8.5.2.0
IBM Domino=8.5.2.1
IBM Domino=8.5.2.2
IBM Domino=8.5.2.3
IBM Domino=8.5.2.4
IBM Domino=8.5.3.0
IBM Domino=8.5.3.1
IBM Domino=8.5.3.2
IBM Domino=8.5.3.3
IBM Domino=8.5.3.4
IBM Domino=8.5.3.5
IBM Domino=8.5.3.6
IBM Domino=9.0.0.0
IBM Domino=9.0.1.0
IBM Domino=9.0.1.1
IBM Domino=9.0.1.2
IBM Domino=9.0.1.3
IBM Domino=9.0.1.4
IBM Domino=9.0.1.5
IBM 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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5882?

    CVE-2016-5882 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5882?

    To fix CVE-2016-5882, update IBM iNotes or IBM Domino to a version that includes patches for this vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-5882 have on users?

    CVE-2016-5882 allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting, which could lead to unauthorized actions performed in the context of a trusted session.

  • Which versions of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2016-5882?

    Versions 8.5.1.0 through 9.0.1.6 of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2016-5882.

  • Can CVE-2016-5882 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5882 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can craft a malicious payload that targets the iNotes web interface.

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