CVE-2016-5897: XSS
First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )
IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Jazz Reporting Service | =6.0 | |
| IBM Jazz Reporting Service | =6.0.1 | |
| IBM Jazz Reporting Service | =6.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5897?
CVE-2016-5897 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through HTML injection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5897?
To fix CVE-2016-5897, upgrade to a fixed version of IBM Jazz Reporting Service, specifically 6.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5897?
Users of IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 6.0, 6.0.1, and 6.0.2 are affected by CVE-2016-5897.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-5897 enable?
CVE-2016-5897 enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and execute it in victims' web browsers.
Is CVE-2016-5897 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2016-5897 can be exploited easily if the vulnerable software is exposed to untrusted users.
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