CVE-2016-8943 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 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.

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	Spectrum Control	5.2.8
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995128PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94917Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995128PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94917Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8943?

CVE-2016-8943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality ...

How severe is CVE-2016-8943?

CVE-2016-8943 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-2016-8943?

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