Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM Publishing Engine
CVE-2018-1951

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

IBM Publishing Engine versions 2.1.2, 6.0.5, and 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting attack. This flaw enables users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web interface, which can manipulate the site's functionality and possibly lead to unauthorized access to sensitive credentials during a trusted session. The exposure of such vulnerabilities can compromise user security and the integrity of the application.

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/153494
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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