CVE-2016-0218 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995691PatchVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0218?

CVE-2016-0218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerabil...

How severe is CVE-2016-0218?

CVE-2016-0218 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0218?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence.