CVE-2016-5944 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI of IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) versions 5.2.x prior to 5.2.11. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through embedded strings. The vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.4), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. The CVE has received minimal community discussion or media coverage, suggesting low public awareness and limited current threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.10.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_control:5.2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_productivity_center:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.