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CVE-2016-5902: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 08 2017(Updated: )

IBM Maximo Asset Management 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 Maximo Asset Management=7.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.5
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6
IBM Maximo for Aviation=7.1
IBM Maximo for Aviation=7.5
IBM Maximo for Aviation=7.6
IBM Maximo for Energy Optimization=7.1
IBM Maximo for Energy Optimization=7.5
IBM Maximo for Energy Optimization=7.6
IBM Maximo For Government=7.1
IBM Maximo For Government=7.5
IBM Maximo For Government=7.6
IBM Maximo for Life Sciences=7.1
IBM Maximo for Life Sciences=7.5
IBM Maximo for Life Sciences=7.6
IBM Maximo for Nuclear Power=7.1
IBM Maximo for Nuclear Power=7.5
IBM Maximo for Nuclear Power=7.6
IBM Maximo for Oil and Gas=7.1
IBM Maximo for Oil and Gas=7.5
IBM Maximo for Oil and Gas=7.6
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.1
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.5
IBM Maximo for Transportation=7.6
IBM Maximo for Utilities=7.1
IBM Maximo for Utilities=7.5
IBM Maximo for Utilities=7.6

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988252

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5902?

    CVE-2016-5902 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks which can lead to credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5902?

    To fix CVE-2016-5902, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of Maximo Asset Management.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5902?

    CVE-2016-5902 affects IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.1, 7.5, and 7.6 and various Maximo products including aviation and utilities.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-5902?

    CVE-2016-5902 enables cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into web pages.

  • Can CVE-2016-5902 lead to data theft?

    Yes, due to the nature of cross-site scripting, CVE-2016-5902 can potentially lead to credential disclosure and data theft within trusted sessions.

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