CVE-2016-3018

Name: CVE-2016-3018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:00.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3018 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Access Manager for Web is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Web is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager	9.0.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager	9.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager	9.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.0.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.0.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.0.5
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.1.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.1.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0.1.4
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.0.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.0.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.0.5
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.1.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.1.2
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.1.3
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0.1.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995347Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96380
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995347Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96380

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3018?

How severe is CVE-2016-3018?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3018 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3018?

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-2016-3018?

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Source: NVD / NIST