CVE-2019-4467 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3 and 2.3.0.1 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure within trusted sessions.

Understanding CVE-2019-4467

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3 and 2.3.0.1.

What is CVE-2019-4467?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3 and 2.3.0.1 allows attackers to insert arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, posing a risk of disclosing credentials within trusted sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4467

The vulnerability enables users to modify the Web UI's intended functionality, potentially leading to credential exposure within trusted sessions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4467

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: High
Scope: Changed
CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
CVSS Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium)

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cloud Pak System
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 2.3, 2.3.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to embed malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering its intended functionality and potentially leading to credential exposure within trusted sessions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4467 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unusual activities indicating exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

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