VDB-96453 · CVE-2016-6123 · BID 94305

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1/13.2/13.3/13.4 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1/13.2/13.3/13.4. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6123. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1/13.2/13.3/13.4 (Cloud Software). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 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.

The bug was discovered 11/11/2016. The weakness was presented 02/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6123 since 06/29/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 82 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94305†). See VDB-96452, VDB-96454, VDB-96455 and VDB-96456 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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06/29/2016 🔍
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02/01/2017 +82 days 🔍
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08/09/2020 +1284 days 🔍

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-6123 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6123
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96453
SecurityFocus: 94305 - IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud CVE-2016-6123 Unspecified Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6123 - IBM - Kenexa LMS on Cloud - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2017 11:55
Updated: 08/09/2020 16:59
Changes: 02/02/2017 11:55 (59), 08/09/2020 16:59 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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