How severe is CVE-2016-3049?

CVE-2016-3049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3049?

CVE-2016-3049 primarily affects Ibm Openpages Grc Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3049?

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

When was CVE-2016-3049 published?

CVE-2016-3049 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3049

CVE-2016-3049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Openpages Grc Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Openpages Grc Platform
Published: 2017-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 114712.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3049?: IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 114712.
How severe is CVE-2016-3049?: CVE-2016-3049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3049?: CVE-2016-3049 primarily affects Ibm Openpages Grc Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3049 published?: CVE-2016-3049 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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