What is the severity of CVE-2016-9986?

CVE-2016-9986 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting and credentials disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9986?

To fix CVE-2016-9986, upgrade IBM Jazz Reporting Service to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions 5.0.3, 6.0.4 or higher.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-9986?

CVE-2016-9986 affects users of IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, and 6.0.3.

What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2016-9986?

Due to CVE-2016-9986, attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks which may lead to unauthorized access to user credentials.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2016-9986 exploitation?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-9986 typically requires user interaction to trigger the malicious JavaScript in the web UI.

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CVE-2016-9986

medium

5.4

CWE

30/6/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-9986: XSS

First published: Fri Jun 30 2017(Updated: )

IBM Jazz Foundation Reporting Service (JRS) 5.0 and 6.0 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: 120552.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=5.0
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=5.0.1
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=5.0.2
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=6.0
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=6.0.1
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=6.0.2
IBM Jazz Reporting Service	=6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9986?
CVE-2016-9986 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting and credentials disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9986?
To fix CVE-2016-9986, upgrade IBM Jazz Reporting Service to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions 5.0.3, 6.0.4 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9986?
CVE-2016-9986 affects users of IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, and 6.0.3.
What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2016-9986?
Due to CVE-2016-9986, attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks which may lead to unauthorized access to user credentials.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2016-9986 exploitation?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-9986 typically requires user interaction to trigger the malicious JavaScript in the web UI.

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