CVE-2016-5984

Name: CVE-2016-5984
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:01.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5984 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-frame scripting, caused by insufficient HTML iframe protection. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to navigate to a web page the attacker controls. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-frame scripting, caused by insufficient HTML iframe protection. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to navigate to a web page the attacker controls. An attacker could use this vulnerability to conduct clickjacking or other client-side browser attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	9.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991682Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991682Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5984?

How severe is CVE-2016-5984?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5984 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5984?

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