CVE-2016-9979

Description

IBM Curam Social Program Management 5.2, 6.0, and 7.0 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: 120255.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Curam Social Program Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97993 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001780 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9979?
CVE-2016-9979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9979?
To fix CVE-2016-9979, 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-2016-9979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9979 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-2016-9979?
CVE-2016-9979 affects IBM Curam Social Program Management.
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