CVE-2018-1815 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1815 affecting IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting flaw that allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2018-1815
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 related to cross-site scripting.
What is CVE-2018-1815?
The IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 used for Enterprise Single-Sign On have a security flaw that enables attackers to inject their JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising the security of the system.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1815
The vulnerability can allow unauthorized individuals to manipulate the intended behavior of the Web UI, leading to the disclosure of credentials during trusted sessions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1815
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 to 9.0.5.0 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, enabling the insertion of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Access Manager Appliance
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, 9.0.5.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1815 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Educate users about the risks of executing arbitrary JavaScript code.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Security Access Manager Appliance to prevent future vulnerabilities.
- Implement security measures to detect and prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the Security Access Manager Appliance is regularly updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.