CVE-2016-8961 Open redirect in BigFix Inventory

Medium 6.1 Published 1 Feb 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit an open redirect in IBM BigFix Inventory to spoof URLs and conduct phishing attacks, potentially stealing sensitive user information.

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-2016-8961?

CVE-2016-8961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Corporation BigFix Inventory, published on 1 Feb 2017. 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

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8961?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Inventory, Ibm License Metric Tool.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-8961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jjhm-f66g-qvq9.