CVE-2016-9696: XSS

Published Mar 20, 2017
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Updated

IBM Rhapsody DM 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM Reference #: 1999960.

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=5.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0.2

Event History

Mar 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9696?

The severity of CVE-2016-9696 is considered high due to the potential for remote HTML injection leading to the execution of malicious scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9696?

To fix CVE-2016-9696, it is recommended to update IBM Rhapsody Design Manager to the latest version provided by IBM.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-9696?

CVE-2016-9696 affects versions 4.0 to 6.0.2 of IBM Rhapsody Design Manager.

4

Can CVE-2016-9696 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9696 can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious HTML code into the application.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-9696?

The potential consequences of CVE-2016-9696 include unauthorized execution of scripts and possible theft of sensitive information from users.

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