What is the severity of CVE-2016-8920?

CVE-2016-8920 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8920?

To fix CVE-2016-8920, update IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud to the latest version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-8920?

CVE-2016-8920 affects IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud versions 13.1, 13.2, 13.2.2, 13.2.3, and 13.2.4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8920?

CVE-2016-8920 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary JavaScript code to be embedded in the Web UI.

What can an attacker achieve using CVE-2016-8920?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-8920 could manipulate the web application’s functionality, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

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CVE-2016-8920

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8920: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 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	=13.1
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2.2
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2.3
IBM Kenexa LMS	=13.2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8920?
CVE-2016-8920 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8920?
To fix CVE-2016-8920, update IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud to the latest version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-8920?
CVE-2016-8920 affects IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud versions 13.1, 13.2, 13.2.2, 13.2.3, and 13.2.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8920?
CVE-2016-8920 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary JavaScript code to be embedded in the Web UI.
What can an attacker achieve using CVE-2016-8920?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-8920 could manipulate the web application’s functionality, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

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