medium
5.4
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8952: XSS

First published: Thu Jul 13 2017(Updated: )

IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform 10.0.0.x through 10.1.1.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: 118839.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.0.0
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.0.1
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.0.2
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.0.3
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.1.0
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.1.1
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.1.2
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.1.3
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.1.4
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.0
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.1
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.2
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.3
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.4
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.5
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.6
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.7
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.8
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.9
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.10
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.11
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.12
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.13
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.14
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.15
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.16
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.2.17
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.0.4.0
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.0
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.1
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.2
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.3
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.4
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.5
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.6
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.7
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.8
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.9
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.10
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.11
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.0.12
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.0
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.1
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.2
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.3
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.4
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.5
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.6
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.7
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.8
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.9
IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Platform=10.1.1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8952?

    CVE-2016-8952 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How does CVE-2016-8952 affect IBM Emptoris users?

    CVE-2016-8952 allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, which can result in credentials disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8952?

    To remediate CVE-2016-8952, users should upgrade to a patched version of IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of IBM Emptoris are affected by CVE-2016-8952?

    CVE-2016-8952 affects IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management versions 10.0.0.x through 10.1.1.x.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8952?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2016-8952; upgrading is the recommended method to mitigate the risk.

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