CVE-2016-5944 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an embedded string.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93087
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93087

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5944?

CVE-2016-5944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary w...

How severe is CVE-2016-5944?

CVE-2016-5944 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-2016-5944?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Control, Ibm Tivoli Storage Productivity Center.