Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-1836 is a cross-site scripting flaw in the IBM WebSphere MQ console. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the Web UI, potentially changing console behavior or exposing credentials during a trusted session. Exposure is most likely where affected IBM MQ console versions are reachable by authenticated users, especially from broad internal networks. Internet exposure would increase business risk, but the supplied sources do not state that exposure is typical. Treat this as a medium-priority remediation for IBM MQ environments. Prioritize systems with broad user access, sensitive messaging administration, or externally reachable management consoles because session credential exposure could support further compromise. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory for fixed levels or interim fixes.; Upgrade affected IBM MQ console deployments according to IBM guidance.; Restrict console access to trusted administrative networks and users..
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/S:C/A:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/S:C/A:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/S:C/A:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734457CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-websphere-cve20181836-xss (150661)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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