CVE-2016-2979 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 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 X-Force ID: 113945.

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	Sametime	8.5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113945VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113945VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2979?

CVE-2016-2979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 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 functionali...

How severe is CVE-2016-2979?

CVE-2016-2979 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-2016-2979?

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