CVE-2016-9988

Name: CVE-2016-9988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-05T18:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Jazz Foundation Reporting Service (JRS) 5.0 and 6.0 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 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Jazz Foundation Reporting Service (JRS) 5.0 and 6.0 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: 120554.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	5.0
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	5.0.1
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	5.0.2
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0.1
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0.2
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0.3

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001007Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120554Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001007Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120554Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9988?

How severe is CVE-2016-9988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9988?

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-2016-9988?

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Source: NVD / NIST