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5.4

IBM WebSphere Liberty UI allows logged‑in users to add code

CVE-2016-3042 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The web interface of IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions before 16.0.0.3 can be tricked by authenticated users into inserting malicious script or HTML. This could let an attacker steal information or take over user sessions. Update the server to version 16.0.0.3 or later to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm websphere_application_server All versions
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:liberty:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty before 16.0.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty before 16.0.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving OpenID Connect clients.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published1 Oct 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-3042 · NVD
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