CVE-2016-8982 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Datastage	8.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995895PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95651Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037616
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995895PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95651Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037616

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8982?

CVE-2016-8982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer head...

How severe is CVE-2016-8982?

CVE-2016-8982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8982?

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