CVE-2016-0255

Name: CVE-2016-0255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-05T19:29:00.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Marketing Platform 9.1 and 10.0 is 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 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Marketing Platform 9.1 and 10.0 is 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. IBM X-Force ID: 110564.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Marketing Platform	9.1
Ibm	Marketing Platform	9.1.1
Ibm	Marketing Platform	9.1.2
Ibm	Marketing Platform	10.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001950Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001950Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0255?

How severe is CVE-2016-0255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0255?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST