CVE-2016-8947 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 118834

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	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-601

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005549Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99545Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118834VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005549Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99545Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118834VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8947?

CVE-2016-8947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a rem...

How severe is CVE-2016-8947?

CVE-2016-8947 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-2016-8947?

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