CVE-2018-1817 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Guardium versions 10 and 10.5 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially exposing credentials in a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2018-1817

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium versions 10 and 10.5.

What is CVE-2018-1817?

The vulnerability enables users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering expected behavior and risking credential exposure.
Assigned IBM X-Force ID: 150021.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1817

CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1817

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium versions 10 and 10.5.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 10, 10.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
Remediation Level: Official Fix

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1817 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Security Guardium to the latest versions.
Implement security measures to detect and block XSS attempts.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM for Security Guardium.