XSS in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing
CVE-2018-1657
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.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.010 (58.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Ibm Engineering_lifecycle_optimization_-_publishing — versions 2.1.2, 6.0.5, 6.0.6
- Ibm Rational Publishing Engine — versions 6.0.6, 6.0.5, 2.1.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1657?
- CVE-2018-1657 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2019-01-04.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1657?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.