Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in IBM SmartCloud Analytics Log Analysis. A remote attacker could cause malicious script or HTML to appear in an OAuth authorization endpoint response. Business risk depends on whether the older IBM product is still deployed and reachable by users. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the affected legacy IBM SmartCloud Analytics Log Analysis versions. Internet-facing or broadly reachable OAuth authorization endpoints increase concern. The source bundle does not identify specific CPEs or deployment patterns. Treat this as a moderate legacy-system risk. It should not outrank actively exploited critical issues, but any exposed affected instance should be upgraded or constrained because OAuth-adjacent XSS can affect user trust and session safety. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to IBM SmartCloud Analytics Log Analysis 1.2.0.0-CSI-SCALA-IF0003 or later.; Review the IBM support advisory before making production changes.; Restrict access to affected OAuth endpoints where business requirements allow..
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- ibm-smartcloudala-cve20136738-xss(89854)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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