Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance versions 9.0.1.0 through 9.0.5.0 have a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A logged-in user could inject JavaScript that changes trusted-session behavior and may expose credentials. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, but the product protects access management workflows. Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, or 9.0.5.0, especially where the Web UI is reachable by non-administrative or broad internal users. Treat as a moderate-priority access-management issue. Schedule remediation promptly, with higher urgency if the Web UI is broadly reachable or used by many privileged staff. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory guidance for the official fix or supported upgrade path.; Prioritize remediation for affected versions 9.0.1.0 through 9.0.5.0.; Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks and 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
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- ibm-sam-cve20181740-xss(148419)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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