What is the severity of CVE-2016-9731?

CVE-2016-9731 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9731?

To fix CVE-2016-9731, users should apply the appropriate security patch provided by IBM for IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.7.0.

What impacts can CVE-2016-9731 have on my system?

CVE-2016-9731 can lead to unauthorized access to user credentials and manipulation of the Web UI functionality.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9731?

CVE-2016-9731 affects installations of IBM Business Process Manager version 8.5.7.0.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9731?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-9731; users should focus on applying the fix as soon as possible.

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CVE-2016-9731

medium

5.4

CWE

1/2/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-9731: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )

IBM Business Process Manager 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Business Process Manager	=8.5.7.0

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996158

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9731?
CVE-2016-9731 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9731?
To fix CVE-2016-9731, users should apply the appropriate security patch provided by IBM for IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.7.0.
What impacts can CVE-2016-9731 have on my system?
CVE-2016-9731 can lead to unauthorized access to user credentials and manipulation of the Web UI functionality.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9731?
CVE-2016-9731 affects installations of IBM Business Process Manager version 8.5.7.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9731?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-9731; users should focus on applying the fix as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9731?
CVE-2016-9731 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9731?
To fix CVE-2016-9731, users should apply the appropriate security patch provided by IBM for IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.7.0.
What impacts can CVE-2016-9731 have on my system?
CVE-2016-9731 can lead to unauthorized access to user credentials and manipulation of the Web UI functionality.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9731?
CVE-2016-9731 affects installations of IBM Business Process Manager version 8.5.7.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9731?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-9731; users should focus on applying the fix as soon as possible.