First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 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 Spectrum Control | =5.2.8 | |
IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.9 | |
IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.10 | |
IBM Spectrum Control | =5.2.11 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.0.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.1.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.1.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.2.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.3.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.4.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.4.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.4.1_\+ | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.5.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.5.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.6.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.7.0 | |
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | =5.2.7.1 |
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CVE-2016-8943 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting that may lead to credential disclosure.
To fix CVE-2016-8943, ensure that you update IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center and IBM Spectrum Control to the latest patched versions.
CVE-2016-8943 affects multiple versions including 5.2.0 to 5.2.11 of IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center and IBM Spectrum Control.
Yes, CVE-2016-8943 can potentially lead to data breaches due to the possibility of credential disclosure within a trusted session.
CVE-2016-8943 exemplifies a common type of security risk found in web applications, specifically cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.