CVE-2018-1947 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential exposure.

Understanding CVE-2018-1947

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-1947 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence versions 5.2 through 5.2.4.1.

What is CVE-2018-1947?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence allows unauthorized JavaScript injection, posing a risk of altering application behavior and exposing user credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1947

The vulnerability could lead to the exposure of user credentials during trusted sessions, compromising the security and integrity of the application.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1947

The technical aspects of the CVE-2018-1947 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance is susceptible to cross-site scripting.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.4.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-1947 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent unauthorized script injections.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence software.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Refer to IBM's official support documentation for patching instructions and updates.