medium
5.4
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9979: XSS

First published: Thu Apr 20 2017(Updated: )

IBM Curam Social Program Management 5.2, 6.0, and 7.0 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: 120255.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.4
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.5
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.6
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.7
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.4.8
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.4
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.5
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.6
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.7
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.8
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.0.5.9
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.0.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.1.1.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.0
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.1
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.2
IBM Curam Social Program Management=6.2.0.3
IBM Curam Social Program Management=7.0.0.0

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001780

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9979?

    CVE-2016-9979 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks leading to credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9979?

    To fix CVE-2016-9979, update IBM Curam Social Program Management to versions 6.0.5.9, 6.1.1.x, or later.

  • What versions of IBM Curam Social Program Management are affected by CVE-2016-9979?

    Versions 5.2, 6.0.4.0 through 6.0.5.9, and 6.1.0.0 through 6.2.0.3 of IBM Curam Social Program Management are affected.

  • Is CVE-2016-9979 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2016-9979 is a standalone vulnerability centered on cross-site scripting and does not directly correlate with other vulnerabilities.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-9979?

    The risks of CVE-2016-9979 include unauthorized execution of scripts, leading to potential credential theft and compromised user sessions.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203