Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal
CVE-2018-1820

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Portal
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-1820?

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that permits attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web interface. This flaw can compromise user sessions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as user credentials, within trusted environments. It is vital for organizations using these versions to implement necessary mitigations to protect their applications and user data.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Portal 8.0

WebSphere Portal 8.5

WebSphere Portal 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10732287
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041751
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150096
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

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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CVE-2018-1820 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal