CVE-2016-0218

Name: CVE-2016-0218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T22:59:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. 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 cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. 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 Business Intelligence	10.1.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.1.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995691Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0218?

How severe is CVE-2016-0218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0218?

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-2016-0218?

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Source: NVD / NIST