CVE-2016-5981
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CVE-2016-5981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and ScriptSecurityFilter are misconfigured, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM FileNet Workplace XT through 1.1.5.2-WPXT-LA011 and FileNet Workplace (Application Engine) through 4.0.2.14-P8AE-IF001, when RegExpSecurityFilter and ScriptSecurityFilter are misconfigured, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Filenet Workplace | <= 4.0.2.14-p8ae-if001 |
| Ibm | Filenet Workplace Xt | <= 1.1.5.2-wpxt-la011 |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990899Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990899Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
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