Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-4851 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 Liberty Profile before 8.5.0.1. A crafted URI could cause script or HTML to run in a user’s browser. Business impact depends on who can reach affected applications and whether privileged users interact with them. Exposure is most likely where IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 Liberty Profile versions before 8.5.0.1 remain reachable by users, administrators, or the internet. The bundle’s structured affected list is incomplete, so teams should validate against IBM advisory PM68643. Handle as a targeted legacy-platform cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but exposed application servers can turn XSS into account or session risk, especially for administrator-facing workflows. Mitigation focus: Check IBM PM68643 and related IBM guidance for applicable fixed levels.; Upgrade affected Liberty Profile deployments to 8.5.0.1 or later where applicable.; Restrict access to legacy Liberty Profile applications until version status is confirmed..
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- was-libertyprofile-xss(79541)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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