CVE-2016-0218

5.4 MEDIUM
Published: February 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995691
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
37th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm