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This CVE describes a cross-site scripting flaw in IBM WebSphere Portal’s Eclipse Help System. If users open a crafted URL, an attacker may cause script or HTML to run in that user’s browser in the portal context. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed impact beyond XSS. Exposure is most likely where affected IBM WebSphere Portal versions with IEHS are reachable by users, especially internet-facing or partner-facing portals. The vulnerable ranges cited are 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF27, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF06. Treat this as a moderate legacy-platform risk. It is not listed in KEV and lacks published severity data in the bundle, but XSS in a portal can affect user trust, sessions, and exposed business applications. Prioritize assets that remain externally reachable or business-critical. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM WebSphere Portal deployments in the cited affected version ranges.; Review IBM APAR PI14125 and related IBM guidance for applicable fixes.; Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or externally shared portal instances..
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- ibm-iehs-cve20140917-xss(91979)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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