CVE-2016-2991 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote authenticated users can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2991?
CVE-2016-2991 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.8.0.0 through 2.8.1.0 before 2.8.1.0-22115 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2991?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Protector for Mail Security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2991 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-2016-2991 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2991 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3r9g-m93g-x73x.