Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal
CVE-2018-1673

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Websphere Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2018

Summary

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw enables threat actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web interface, potentially compromising the functionality of the application. Such exploitation could also facilitate the unauthorized disclosure of user credentials during a trusted session, posing serious security risks to affected environments. Organizations using the affected versions should take immediate steps to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Portal 7.0

WebSphere Portal 8.0

WebSphere Portal 8.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731155
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145108
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041845
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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