Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2979
IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 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. IBM X-Force ID: 113945.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2016-2979
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2979
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 29 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2979
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
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2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2979
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2979
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113945
IBM Sametime Meeting Server cross-site scripting CVE-2016-2979 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
IBM Sametime Meetings Server Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439
IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in IBM Sametime Meetings ServerPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231
IBM Sametime Meetings Server Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting and Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks and Let Remote Authenticated Users Remove Privileges and Modify Votes -Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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