CVE-2016-5984

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-frame scripting, caused by insufficient HTML iframe protection. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to navigate to a web page the attacker controls. An attacker could use this vulnerability to conduct clickjacking or other client-side browser attacks.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation InfoSphere Information Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991682 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95106 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5984?
CVE-2016-5984 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5984?
To fix CVE-2016-5984, 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-2016-5984 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5984 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5984?
CVE-2016-5984 affects IBM Corporation InfoSphere Information Server.
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