CVE-2016-3049

Name: CVE-2016-3049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-24T21:29:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3049 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 114712.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Openpages Grc Platform	7.1
Ibm	Openpages Grc Platform	7.2
Ibm	Openpages Grc Platform	7.3

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997686Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101568Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/114712VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21997686Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101568Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/114712VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3049?

How severe is CVE-2016-3049?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3049 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3049?

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