Cross-Site Scripting in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0
CVE-2018-1361

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-1361?

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.5 and 9.0 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI. This exploit can manipulate user sessions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and credential disclosure. Attackers can leverage trusted sessions to execute malicious scripts, compromising user data and application integrity.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Portal 8.5

WebSphere Portal 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012409
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/137158
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040132
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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