Vulnerability identifier: #VU93414

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8917

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Sterling Order Management
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling Order Management : All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22000943
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97150

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.