CVE-2016-0313 in Jazz Reporting Service
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Report Builder and Data Collection Component (DCC) in IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) 5.x before 5.0.2 ifix016 and 6.x before 6.0.1 ifix005 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2888 and CVE-2016-0350.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-0313 represents a cross-site scripting flaw within IBM Jazz Reporting Service's Report Builder and Data Collection Component that affects versions 5.x prior to 5.0.2 ifix016 and 6.x prior to 6.0.1 ifix005. This security weakness enables authenticated remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code through specially crafted URLs, creating a significant risk to web application integrity and user data protection.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Report Builder and DCC components of IBM Jazz Reporting Service. When authenticated users navigate to maliciously crafted URLs containing XSS payloads, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before rendering it in web responses. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized data manipulation. The vulnerability specifically affects the processing of URL parameters and user input within the reporting framework, making it distinct from related vulnerabilities such as CVE-2016-2888 and CVE-2016-0350 which address different attack vectors within the same product line.
The operational impact of CVE-2016-0313 extends beyond simple script injection, as it can facilitate more sophisticated attacks within the IBM Jazz Reporting Service environment. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could potentially access sensitive reports, manipulate data collection processes, or establish persistent access through stolen session tokens. The authenticated nature of the attack means that adversaries must first obtain valid credentials, but once compromised, they can exploit this vulnerability across multiple users within the same reporting service instance. This creates a particularly dangerous scenario in enterprise environments where multiple users rely on the same reporting infrastructure for critical business intelligence and compliance reporting.
Organizations affected by CVE-2016-0313 should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of IBM's official patches and ifixes, specifically targeting the mentioned versions and fix levels. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices that should be addressed through proper input validation and output encoding. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for credential harvesting, as attackers can use the XSS payload to collect user credentials or execute commands. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security assessments, and establishing robust input validation policies. Organizations should also consider network segmentation and monitoring for suspicious URL patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts, while ensuring all users maintain updated authentication credentials and that access controls remain properly configured to limit exposure to potential attackers.