CVE-2016-0308 Open redirect in Connections

Medium 4.3 Published 8 Feb 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can manipulate links to display inappropriate background images in IBM Connections, potentially misleading users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-0308?

CVE-2016-0308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Corporation Connections, published on 8 Feb 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Connections 5.5 and earlier is vulnerable to possible link manipulation attack that could result in the display of inappropriate background images.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0308?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Connections.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0308?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0308 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0308 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0308 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rpc-47fr-2h26.