Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5981
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and ScriptSecurityFilter are misconfigured, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2016-5981
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_workplace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_workplace_xt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5981
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 24 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5981
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
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NIST | |
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-2016-5981
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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-2016-5981
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990899
IBM Security Bulletin: FileNet Workplace XT and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine), can be affected by Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-5981)Mitigation;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94517
IBM FileNet Workplace CVE-2016-5981 Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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