Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-6588 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in CA API Developer Portal 3.5 through 3.5 CR5, tied to apiExplorer. A successful attack could make a user’s browser run attacker-supplied script in the portal context. Business risk depends on exposure, user privileges, and whether the portal is internet-facing. Organizations may be exposed if they still run CA API Developer Portal 3.5 or 3.5 CR5, especially where apiExplorer is reachable by users or externally accessible. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy CA API Developer Portal environments, not an internet-wide emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize if the portal is public-facing, used by privileged staff, or still on 3.5 through 3.5 CR5. Mitigation focus: Inventory CA API Developer Portal deployments and versions.; Check CA/Broadcom security notice CA20180328-01 for vendor remediation guidance.; Upgrade or patch only according to vendor-supported instructions..
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Source materials
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- https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180328-01--security-notice-for-ca-api-developer-portal.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.