Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-1563 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially affecting other trusted sessions and exposing credentials. It is not KEV-listed, but public exploit references exist. Exposure is most likely where IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 remains deployed and its Web UI is reachable by authenticated users, partners, or administrators. Treat this as a moderate priority for legacy IBM file-transfer environments. It can affect trusted sessions and credentials, but available evidence does not show KEV-listed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory for fixed versions and vendor-supported remediation.; Upgrade or patch affected Sterling File Gateway deployments per IBM guidance.; Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and necessary users..
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- 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-sterling-cve20181563-xss(142967)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 45190CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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