medium
5.4
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8943: XSS

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995128

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8943?

    CVE-2016-8943 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting that may lead to credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8943?

    To fix CVE-2016-8943, ensure that you update IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center and IBM Spectrum Control to the latest patched versions.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8943?

    CVE-2016-8943 affects multiple versions including 5.2.0 to 5.2.11 of IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center and IBM Spectrum Control.

  • Can CVE-2016-8943 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2016-8943 can potentially lead to data breaches due to the possibility of credential disclosure within a trusted session.

  • Is CVE-2016-8943 common in web applications?

    CVE-2016-8943 exemplifies a common type of security risk found in web applications, specifically cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

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