CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8999: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere Information Server contains a Path-relative stylesheet import vulnerability that allows attackers to render a page in quirks mode thereby facilitating an attacker to inject malicious CSS.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM DataStage=8.7
IBM DataStage=9.1
IBM DataStage=11.3
IBM DataStage=11.5
SAP Information Steward=8.7
SAP Information Steward=9.1
SAP Information Steward=11.3
SAP Information Steward=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8999?

    CVE-2016-8999 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for CSS injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8999?

    To fix CVE-2016-8999, ensure that all affected IBM InfoSphere DataStage and Information Server versions are updated to the latest patches provided by IBM.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8999?

    CVE-2016-8999 affects IBM InfoSphere DataStage versions 8.7, 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5, as well as IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 8.7, 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-8999?

    The impact of CVE-2016-8999 includes the possibility for attackers to exploit the vulnerability and inject malicious CSS into the affected applications.

  • Is CVE-2016-8999 related to web security?

    Yes, CVE-2016-8999 is related to web security as it involves a vulnerability that allows for potential CSS injection, which can affect web page rendering.

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