medium
5.4
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9973: XSS

First published: Tue Jun 13 2017(Updated: )

IBM Jazz Foundation 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: 120209.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.1
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.2
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.3
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.4
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.5
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.6
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.7
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.1
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.2
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.1
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.2
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.3
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.3
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.3
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.4
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.5
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.6
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.7
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.3
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.3
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.4
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.5
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.6
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.7
IBM Rational DOORS=5.0
IBM Rational DOORS=5.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS=5.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0.3
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.3
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.4
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.5
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.6
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.7
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.3
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.3
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.4
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.5
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.6
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.7
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.3
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.3
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.4
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.5
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.6
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.7
IBM Rational Software Architect=5.0
IBM Rational Software Architect=5.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect=5.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9973?

    CVE-2016-9973 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting and compromise of user credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9973?

    To fix CVE-2016-9973, users should apply the latest patches and updates released by IBM for the affected software versions.

  • Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2016-9973?

    CVE-2016-9973 affects multiple IBM products including Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational Quality Manager, and Rational Team Concert among others.

  • Can CVE-2016-9973 lead to data theft?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9973 can lead to credentials disclosure within a trusted session, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9973 if immediate patching isn't possible?

    While the most effective measure is to patch, limiting user access to the affected applications can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-9973.

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