Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal
CVE-2018-1716

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Websphere Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2018

Summary

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 exhibit a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the web interface. This can manipulate the user experience and potentially lead to the disclosure of sensitive data, including user credentials within authenticated sessions. Users and organizations must take action to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Portal 7.0

WebSphere Portal 8.0

WebSphere Portal 8.5

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041754
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729323
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147164
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

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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