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CVE-2018-1947: IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance is vulnerable to cr...

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance 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: 153427.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1947 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance. If a user interacts with malicious content in the trusted web UI, embedded JavaScript could change page behavior and expose credentials within that session.

Executive priority

Schedule remediation through normal vulnerability management, with higher priority if the appliance is internet-accessible or used by privileged identity administrators. The main business risk is credential exposure inside an identity governance platform, not broad unauthenticated server takeover.

Technical view

IBM reports XSS in Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope with low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4, or 5.2.4.1.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability requires user interaction, but the CVSS temporal vector lists exploit maturity as high, so treat browser-accessible deployments seriously.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies XSS and credential disclosure potential but does not include exact affected endpoints, CWE mapping, or fixed build details in the provided bundle. Avoid claiming active exploitation unless additional trusted sources support it.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM's advisory and X-Force entry for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM-supported fixes or upgrades where the advisory directs.
  • Reduce web UI exposure to trusted networks while remediation is pending.
  • Remind administrators not to follow untrusted links into the appliance UI.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed appliance versions against the affected version list.
  • Verify whether IBM's official remediation has been applied.
  • Review access logs for unusual web UI requests or suspicious input patterns.
  • Check whether administrative users reported unexpected UI behavior or credential prompts.
  • Document compensating controls if remediation cannot be completed immediately.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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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/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1947Attack 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/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Identity Governance and Intelligence5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.4.1Listed
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CWE details

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