Security Bulletin: A Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server, affects IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM) (CVE-2016-8934)

Security Bulletin

Summary

There is a potential Cross-site scripting security vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server, that is used by IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM).

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-8934
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server 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.
CVSS Base Score: 5.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118594 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of IBM WebSphere Application Server

·Version 8.5.5 Full Profile and Liberty
·Version 7.0

Included in the following releases:

ITNCM 6.4.2.0 - 6.4.2.3
ITNCM 6.4.1.0 - 6.4.1.4

Remediation/Fixes

Product	VRMF	APAR	Remediation/First Fix
ITNCM	6.4.2.3	none	For WebSphere Application Server Traditional V8.5.5, install the relevant interim fix detailed at Security Bulletin: Potential cross-site scripting in the Admin Console for WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2016-8934)
ITNCM	6.4.1.4	none	Install 6.4.1.4-TIV-ITNCM-IF002

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

16 March 2017: Original version published
12 June 2017: Revised version published

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

Disclaimer

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Security Bulletin: A Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server, affects IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager (ITNCM) (CVE-2016-8934)