Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal
CVE-2017-1536

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-1536?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in IBM WebSphere Portal, specifically in the support tools for Lotus WCM. This issue allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, which can manipulate the site's functionality and potentially expose user credentials during a trusted session. The affected versions include WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0, posing risks to organizations using these platforms.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Portal 7.0

WebSphere Portal 8.0

WebSphere Portal 8.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130733
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102183
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22008031
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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