CVE-2016-5981

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and ScriptSecurityFilter are misconfigured, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94517 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990899 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5981?
CVE-2016-5981 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5981?
To fix CVE-2016-5981, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5981 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5981 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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