Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM Publishing Engine
CVE-2018-1657

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Rational Publishing Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-1657?

IBM Publishing Engine versions 2.1.2, 6.0.5, and 6.0.6 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that permits users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code through the Web UI. This exploit can manipulate the expected behavior of the application, which may result in the unauthorized disclosure of user credentials during a trusted session. This flaw can potentially compromise the security of the affected environments if left unaddressed.

Affected Version(s)

Rational Publishing Engine 2.1.2

Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.5

Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081
x_refsource_CONFIRM

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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