CVE-2016-0217

Name: CVE-2016-0217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T22:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.0.0
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.0.1
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.0.2
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.0.3
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.0.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95681Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95681Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0217?

How severe is CVE-2016-0217?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0217?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-0217?

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Source: NVD / NIST