CVE-2018-1657 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2, 6.0.5, and 6.0.6 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-force ID: 144883.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	2.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1657?

CVE-2018-1657 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2, 6.0.5, and 6.0.6 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functio...

How severe is CVE-2018-1657?

CVE-2018-1657 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1657?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing.