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CVE-2019-4148: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 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: 158414.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4148 is a cross-site scripting flaw in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1. A highly privileged user could place JavaScript in the Web UI, potentially exposing credentials inside a trusted session if another user interacts with affected content.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate, targeted business risk for affected IBM Sterling environments. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but it can affect trusted administrative sessions and should be remediated through normal vulnerability management.

Technical view

The issue is network-reachable Web UI XSS with high attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction required. CVSS 3.0 score is 4.0 with scope changed and low confidentiality and integrity impact. The source bundle lists IBM X-Force ID 158414 and no CWE mapping.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1, especially where privileged users can modify Web UI content and other users access the same interface.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as high, but the provided sources do not supply exploitation evidence, public exploit details, or attack prevalence.

Researcher notes

Do not broaden scope beyond Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1. The bundle identifies XSS and credential disclosure potential, but does not specify the vulnerable parameter, page, patch level, or whether the flaw is stored or reflected.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 or 6.0.0.1 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-supported fixes or upgrades where applicable.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Limit high-privilege accounts and review who can modify Web UI content.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product edition and exact version on all Sterling B2B Integrator systems.
  • Verify whether IBM remediation has been applied against each affected instance.
  • Review Web UI access controls and administrative role assignments.
  • Check logs or change records for suspicious Web UI content modifications.
  • Document remaining exposure if vendor remediation cannot be confirmed.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:H/AV:N/A:N/PR:H/S:C/UI:R/I:L/C:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4148Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMSterling B2B Integrator6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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