CVE-2018-1673 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows unauthorized JavaScript code injection, potentially leading to credential exposure.

Understanding CVE-2018-1673

This CVE involves a security risk in IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 due to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

What is CVE-2018-1673?

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 enables the insertion of unauthorized JavaScript code into the web interface, allowing manipulation that may lead to credential disclosure during trusted sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1673

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 6.1 (Medium)
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Temporal Score: 5.8 (Medium)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1673

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows users to insert malicious JavaScript code into the web interface, potentially compromising the security of the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WebSphere Portal
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting unauthorized JavaScript code into the web interface, leading to potential credential exposure.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the XSS vulnerability.
Regularly monitor and restrict user input to prevent malicious code injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that WebSphere Portal is kept up to date with the latest security patches and updates.