CVE-2018-1740 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2018-1740

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 have a critical vulnerability that exposes them to XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2018-1740?

The vulnerability allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering the application's functionality and risking credential exposure during trusted sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1740

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1740

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 are susceptible to XSS attacks.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables malicious users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Access Manager Appliance
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, 9.0.5.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, compromising the application's intended functionality.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unusual activities that may indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Security Access Manager Appliance.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS attacks.
Implement security measures to detect and prevent unauthorized code injection.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all Security Access Manager Appliance versions are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.