SB2016072903 - Input validation flaw in IBM WebSphere Portal



SB2016072903 - Input validation flaw in IBM WebSphere Portal

Published: July 29, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016072903
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation flaw (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2925)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can perform a cross-site scripting attack by using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's web browser within the security context of the hosting web site.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.