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MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2016-5981

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and Sc...

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and ScriptSecurityFilter are misconfigured, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

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

VendorProductVersions
IbmFilenet Workplace<= 4.0.2.14-p8ae-if001
IbmFilenet Workplace Xt<= 1.1.5.2-wpxt-la011

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5981?

CVE-2016-5981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and Sc...

How severe is CVE-2016-5981?

CVE-2016-5981 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-2016-5981?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Filenet Workplace, Ibm Filenet Workplace Xt.