Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 can allow stored or reflected script execution in its Web UI. In business terms, a trusted user session could be manipulated and credentials may be exposed. This is not rated critical, but it matters where FileNet handles sensitive content or privileged workflows. Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM FileNet Content Manager or FileNet P8 Platform versions 5.2.1 or 5.5.0, particularly where the Web UI is reachable by authenticated users. The bundle does not identify other affected versions, components, or CPEs. Treat as a scheduled security remediation, with higher urgency if FileNet stores sensitive records or supports privileged business workflows. Lack of KEV evidence lowers emergency priority, but credential exposure risk makes deferral inappropriate. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22015943 for the vendor-provided remediation.; Apply IBM-supported updates or fixes for affected FileNet versions.; Restrict FileNet Web UI access to trusted authenticated users..
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-filenet-cve20181556-xss(142893)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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