CVE-2016-8946

Name: CVE-2016-8946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-12T17:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8946 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x 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 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Emptoris Sourcing 9.5.x through 10.1.x 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. IBM X-Force ID: 118833.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	9.5
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.0
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.1
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.2
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.0.4
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.1.0
Ibm	Emptoris Sourcing	10.1.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005549Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118833VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005549Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118833VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8946?

How severe is CVE-2016-8946?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8946 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8946?

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-2016-8946?

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Source: NVD / NIST