CVE-2017-1632: IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability

CVE-2017-1632: IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 133178.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 has a Web UI cross-site scripting issue. A user could embed JavaScript that changes page behavior and may expose credentials inside a trusted session. The bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2, especially where the Web UI is reachable by untrusted or broadly privileged users. Handle as a targeted remediation item where Sterling File Gateway 2.2 is in use. Business urgency rises if the Web UI is externally reachable or used by privileged file-transfer administrators. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Sterling File Gateway deployments and confirm whether version 2.2 is present.; Review IBM advisory swg22010549 and X-Force 133178 for vendor remediation guidance.; Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and required users until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 19:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 11, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133178CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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