CVE-2016-5984 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-frame scripting, caused by insufficient HTML iframe protection. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to navigate to a web page the attacker controls. An attacker could use this vulnerability to conduct clickjacking or other client-side browser attacks.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991682PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95106Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991682PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95106Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5984?

CVE-2016-5984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-frame scripting, caused by insufficient HTML iframe protection. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted UR...

How severe is CVE-2016-5984?

CVE-2016-5984 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5984?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Infosphere Information Server On Cloud.