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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CVE-2016-8999

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

6/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM InfoSphere DataStage	=8.7
IBM InfoSphere DataStage	=9.1
IBM InfoSphere DataStage	=11.3
IBM InfoSphere DataStage	=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer	=8.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer	=9.1
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer	=11.3
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer	=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server	=11.5

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995155

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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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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.