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CVE-2019-4106: IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console 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: 158099.

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console has a cross-site scripting flaw. A highly privileged user could place JavaScript in the web interface, potentially changing console behavior and exposing credentials inside a trusted session. The impact is limited by required privilege and user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled security fix, not an emergency, unless the Admin Console is broadly accessible or used by many administrators. Credential exposure in an administrative session can raise business impact.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4106 is an authenticated Admin Console XSS in IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6. CVSS 3.0 is 4.8, network reachable, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 with the Admin Console enabled, especially where multiple administrators or broad internal users can access it.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector marks exploit code maturity as high, but exploitation still requires high privileges and user interaction.

Researcher notes

Evidence names only IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 and the Admin Console. No CWE is listed in the bundle. Avoid expanding affected versions without IBM confirmation. Focus validation on authenticated stored or reflected script handling in administrative UI flows.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console deployments.
  • Apply the IBM-recommended remediation from the linked IBM advisory.
  • Restrict Admin Console access to trusted administrators and management networks.
  • Review administrative accounts for least-privilege access.
  • Check vendor guidance for any additional supported hardening steps.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed product version and fix level against IBM guidance.
  • Verify Admin Console access is limited to intended administrators.
  • Review console logs and configuration changes for suspicious injected content.
  • Use approved non-production testing to confirm XSS remediation.
  • Document residual exposure where remediation cannot be applied immediately.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:C/PR:H/AC:L/I:L/C:L/A:N/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:C/PR:H/AC:L/I:L/C:L/A:N/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H1.72.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4106Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:C/PR:H/AC:L/I:L/C:L/A:N/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMWebSphere eXtreme Scale8.6Listed
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