IBM Security Bulletin: IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input (CVE-2016-0399)

IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVE(s): CVE-2016-0399

Affected product(s) and affected version(s):

This vulnerability affects the following versions of the IBM Maximo Asset Management core product, and all other IBM Maximo Industry Solution and IBM Control Desk products, regardless of their own version, if they are currently installed on top of an affected IBM Maximo Asset Management. *

Maximo Asset Management core product, affected versions:
Maximo Asset Management 7.6, 7.5, 7.1

Industry Solutions products, affected if using an affected core version:
Maximo Asset Management Essentials
Maximo for Energy Optimization
Maximo for Government
Maximo for Nuclear Power
Maximo for Transportation
Maximo for Life Sciences
Maximo for Oil and Gas
Maximo for Utilities

SmartCloud Control Desk products, affected if using an affected core version:
SmartCloud Control Desk
Tivoli Asset Management for IT
Tivoli Service Request Manager
Change and Configuration Management Database

* To determine the core product version, log in and view System Information. The core product version is the “Tivoli’s process automation engine” version. Please consult the Product Coexistence Matrix for a list of supported product combinations.

Refer to the following reference URLs for remediation and additional vulnerability details:
Source Bulletin: http://ift.tt/28JJL5r
X-Force Database: http://ift.tt/28JK5kq

from IBM Product Security Incident Response Team http://ift.tt/28JmN16