CVE-2018-1900 : What You Need to Know

IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 6.0.5, 6.1.1, 6.2.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.3 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows malicious users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure during trusted sessions.

Understanding CVE-2018-1900

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management.

What is CVE-2018-1900?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a security flaw that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1900

The vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 6.0.5, 6.1.1, 6.2.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.3 can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential manipulation of the application's behavior.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1900

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the application's Web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Curam Social Program Management
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 6.0.5, 6.1.1, 6.2.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1900 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users about the risks of executing untrusted scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of XSS vulnerabilities.