CVE-2021-39068 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 8.0.1 and 7.0.11 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure in a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2021-39068

This CVE describes a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 8.0.1 and 7.0.11.

What is CVE-2021-39068?

IBM Curam Social Program Management 8.0.1 and 7.0.11 are susceptible to cross-site scripting.
Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, modifying its functionality and possibly exposing credentials in a secured session.
IBM X-Force ID: 215306

The Impact of CVE-2021-39068

CVSS Score: 5.4 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None
Scope: Changed
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed
Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium)
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/C:L/S:C/UI:R/A:N/PR:L/I:L/AV:N/AC:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39068

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 8.0.1 and 7.0.11.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Curam Social Program Management
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 7.0.11, 8.0.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2021-39068.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Regularly monitor and analyze system logs for any unusual activities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and avoiding suspicious links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to filter and block malicious traffic.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing on the application.
Stay informed about security updates and patches from IBM.
Follow secure coding practices to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate XSS attacks.
Enforce input validation and output encoding to prevent script injection.
Leverage security headers like X-XSS-Protection and Content-Security-Policy.
Consider using security tools to automate vulnerability scans.
Stay vigilant for any signs of unusual behavior or security incidents.
Train employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Stay informed about the latest security trends and threats.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that systems are regularly patched and updated with the latest security fixes from IBM.