What is the severity of CVE-2016-8946?

CVE-2016-8946 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks leading to credentials disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8946?

To fix CVE-2016-8946, upgrade IBM Emptoris Sourcing to a patched version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-8946?

CVE-2016-8946 affects users of IBM Emptoris Sourcing versions 9.5 through 10.1.x.

Can CVE-2016-8946 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2016-8946 can potentially lead to data breaches as it may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript and steal user credentials.

Is CVE-2016-8946 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2016-8946 is a specific vulnerability related to cross-site scripting but similar vulnerabilities are common in web applications.

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CVE-2016-8946

medium

5.4

CWE

12/7/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2016-8946: XSS

First published: Wed Jul 12 2017(Updated: )

IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x 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 X-Force ID: 118833.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=9.5
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=10.0.0
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=10.0.1
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=10.0.2
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=10.0.4
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=10.1.0
IBM Emptoris Sourcing	=10.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8946?
CVE-2016-8946 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks leading to credentials disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8946?
To fix CVE-2016-8946, upgrade IBM Emptoris Sourcing to a patched version that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-8946?
CVE-2016-8946 affects users of IBM Emptoris Sourcing versions 9.5 through 10.1.x.
Can CVE-2016-8946 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2016-8946 can potentially lead to data breaches as it may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript and steal user credentials.
Is CVE-2016-8946 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2016-8946 is a specific vulnerability related to cross-site scripting but similar vulnerabilities are common in web applications.

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