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CVE-2016-8232

6.1 · MEDIUM

Document Object Model-(DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Advanced Management Module (AMM) versions earlier than 66Z of Lenovo IBM BladeCenter HS22, HS22V, HS23, HS23E, HX5 allows…

Published Mar 1, 2017CWE-79EPSS 1.43%

Overview

CVE-2016-8232 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Document Object Model-(DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Advanced Management Module (AMM) versions earlier than 66Z of Lenovo IBM BladeCenter HS22, HS22V, HS23, HS23E, HX5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the AMM's IP address to send a crafted URL that could inject a malicious script to access a user's AMM data such as cookies or other session information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95839Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121443Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-5700Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95839Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121443Refsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-5700

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8232?

CVE-2016-8232 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-8232?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-8232?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-8232?

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