CVE-2018-1445: IBM WebSphere Portal vulnerability

CVE-2018-1445: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 139907.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.0, 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0 have a cross-site scripting flaw that can let a user insert JavaScript into the web interface. In a trusted session, that script could alter page behavior and potentially expose credentials. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0, 8.0.0.1, 8.5, or 9.0, especially portals reachable by broad internal, partner, or external user populations. Treat this as a near-term remediation item for exposed or widely used portals. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but credential exposure in trusted sessions can create meaningful business risk. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0, 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0 instances.; Review IBM advisory swg22015407 and apply IBM-recommended remediation where applicable.; Limit portal access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 17, 2018, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139907CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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IBMWebSphere Portal8.0, 8.0.0.1, 8.5, 9.0Listed

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