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CVE-2018-1483: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM WebSphere Portal 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: 140918.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and 9.0 can allow cross-site scripting in the web interface. An attacker could cause JavaScript to run in a trusted user session, potentially exposing credentials or changing portal behavior. The issue is medium severity, but exposed portals serving sensitive users deserve prompt review. Organizations running IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 or 9.0, especially internet-facing or broadly accessible intranet portals, are the relevant exposure group. Treat as a scheduled but visible remediation item. It is not documented here as actively exploited, but portal XSS can affect trusted sessions and sensitive business workflows. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22015317 for official remediation and affected fix levels.; Confirm IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 or 9.0 systems are upgraded or patched per vendor guidance.; Limit portal access to trusted networks while remediation is being planned..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R2.82.7Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1483Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMWebSphere Portal8.5, 9.0Listed
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