CVE-2014-6096 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 18 Nov 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted URLs in IBM Security Identity Manager, requiring user interaction to execute.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-6096?

CVE-2014-6096 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 6.x before 6.0.0.3 IF14 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2014-6096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9m29-77v8-jxw5.