CVE-2016-9723
CVE-2016-9723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics 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% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM QRadar 7.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM Reference #: 1999534.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9723?
- IBM QRadar 7.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM Reference #: 1999534.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9723?
- CVE-2016-9723 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-2016-9723 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9723?
- CVE-2016-9723 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Incident Forensics. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9723?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-9723 published?
- CVE-2016-9723 was published on 2017-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_incident_forensics:7.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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