CVE-2016-9987: XSS

Published Jul 5, 2017
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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: 120553.

Affected Software

7 affected components
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

Event History

Jul 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9987?

CVE-2016-9987 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for credential disclosure and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9987?

To fix CVE-2016-9987, users should update to the latest patched version of IBM Jazz Reporting Service.

3

What versions of IBM Jazz Reporting Service are affected by CVE-2016-9987?

CVE-2016-9987 affects 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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9987?

CVE-2016-9987 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What are the impacts of CVE-2016-9987?

The impacts of CVE-2016-9987 include unauthorized embedding of JavaScript in the Web UI, which may lead to functionality alteration and credential disclosure.

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