How severe is CVE-2016-0255?

CVE-2016-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0255?

CVE-2016-0255 primarily affects Ibm Marketing Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0255 published?

CVE-2016-0255 was published on 2017-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0255

CVE-2016-0255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Marketing Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Marketing Platform
Published: 2017-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Marketing Platform 9.1 and 10.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 110564.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0255?: IBM Marketing Platform 9.1 and 10.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 110564.
How severe is CVE-2016-0255?: CVE-2016-0255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0255?: CVE-2016-0255 primarily affects Ibm Marketing Platform. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0255 published?: CVE-2016-0255 was published on 2017-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:marketing_platform:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:marketing_platform:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:marketing_platform:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:marketing_platform:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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