CVE-2018-1657

moderate-risk
Published 2019-01-04

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.22% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 5.4/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883
Patch https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883
Patch https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081
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moderate-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 9/34 · Low