What is the severity of CVE-2016-5942?

CVE-2016-5942 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure in trusted sessions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5942?

To resolve CVE-2016-5942, it is recommended to update to the latest version of IBM Kenexa LMS that addresses this cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What are the affected versions of IBM Kenexa LMS for CVE-2016-5942?

CVE-2016-5942 affects IBM Kenexa LMS versions 4.1, 4.2, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5942?

CVE-2016-5942 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.

What could happen if CVE-2016-5942 is exploited?

If CVE-2016-5942 is exploited, it could lead to unauthorized actions in the context of a trusted session, including credential disclosure.

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CVE-2016-5942

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5942: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Kenexa LMS	=4.1
IBM Kenexa LMS	=4.2
IBM Kenexa LMS	=4.2.2
IBM Kenexa LMS	=4.2.3
IBM Kenexa LMS	=4.2.4
IBM Kenexa LMS	=5.0
IBM Kenexa LMS	=5.1
IBM Kenexa LMS	=5.2

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992072

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5942?
CVE-2016-5942 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure in trusted sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5942?
To resolve CVE-2016-5942, it is recommended to update to the latest version of IBM Kenexa LMS that addresses this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What are the affected versions of IBM Kenexa LMS for CVE-2016-5942?
CVE-2016-5942 affects IBM Kenexa LMS versions 4.1, 4.2, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5942?
CVE-2016-5942 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.
What could happen if CVE-2016-5942 is exploited?
If CVE-2016-5942 is exploited, it could lead to unauthorized actions in the context of a trusted session, including credential disclosure.

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