CVE-2016-5882: XSS

Published Feb 1, 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.

Affected Software

51 affected components

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 iNotes=8.5.1.0

IBM iNotes=8.5.1.1

IBM iNotes=8.5.1.2

IBM iNotes=8.5.1.3

IBM iNotes=8.5.1.4

IBM iNotes=8.5.1.5

IBM iNotes=8.5.2.0

IBM iNotes=8.5.2.1

IBM iNotes=8.5.2.2

IBM iNotes=8.5.2.3

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.0

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.1

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.2

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.3

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.4

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.5

IBM iNotes=8.5.3.6

IBM iNotes=9.0.0.0

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.0

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.1

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.2

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.3

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.4

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.5

IBM iNotes=9.0.1.6

Remediation

Patch Available

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

Event History

Feb 1, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:59 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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.