What is the severity of CVE-2016-5932?

CVE-2016-5932 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized script execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5932?

To fix CVE-2016-5932, update to a patched version of IBM Connections that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What versions of IBM Connections are affected by CVE-2016-5932?

CVE-2016-5932 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5.

What exploit can be conducted through CVE-2016-5932?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-5932 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI, possibly leading to credentials disclosure.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2016-5932?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-5932 typically requires user interaction for the malicious script to execute within the trusted session.

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CVE-2016-5932

medium

5.4

CWE

1/3/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5932: XSS

First published: Wed Mar 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Connections 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5 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. IBM Reference #: 1998294.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Connections Portlets	=4.0
IBM Connections Portlets	=4.5
IBM Connections Portlets	=5.0
IBM Connections Portlets	=5.5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5932?
CVE-2016-5932 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized script execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5932?
To fix CVE-2016-5932, update to a patched version of IBM Connections that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Connections are affected by CVE-2016-5932?
CVE-2016-5932 affects IBM Connections versions 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5.
What exploit can be conducted through CVE-2016-5932?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-5932 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI, possibly leading to credentials disclosure.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2016-5932?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-5932 typically requires user interaction for the malicious script to execute within the trusted session.

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