CVE-2018-1660

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 144886.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Portal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105446 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041755 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144886 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10715923 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1660?
CVE-2018-1660 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1660?
To fix CVE-2018-1660, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1660 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1660 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1660?
CVE-2018-1660 affects IBM WebSphere Portal.
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