CVE-2016-3049 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published 24 Oct 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious HTML into IBM OpenPages GRC, leading to script execution in victims' browsers.

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-2016-3049?

CVE-2016-3049 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 114712.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3049?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Openpages Grc Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3049?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3049 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-2016-3049 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3049 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m29-qmgp-4p6h.