CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9990: XSS

First published: Fri Mar 31 2017(Updated: )

IBM iNotes 8.5 and 9.0 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 Reference #: 1998824.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.6
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9990?

    CVE-2016-9990 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9990?

    To fix CVE-2016-9990, users should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for their iNotes versions.

  • What versions of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2016-9990?

    CVE-2016-9990 affects IBM iNotes versions from 8.5.0.0 up to 9.0.1.6.

  • What impacts can CVE-2016-9990 have on users?

    CVE-2016-9990 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript, potentially leading to credentials disclosure in a trusted session.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9990 if I cannot apply patches?

    A recommended workaround for CVE-2016-9990 is to limit or control user-generated content that is processed by the iNotes web interface.

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