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CVE-2021-39068: IBM Curam Social Program Management 8.0.1 and 7.0.11 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Curam Social Program Management 8.0.1 and 7.0.11 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: 215306.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.11 and 8.0.1 have a cross-site scripting flaw. A low-privileged user could embed JavaScript in the web interface, potentially changing trusted-session behavior and exposing credentials. The issue is medium severity, but impact depends on Curam exposure and user privileges.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless Curam is internet-exposed or supports sensitive public-service workflows. Prioritize faster if many users can enter web content or if credential compromise would affect regulated citizen data.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39068 is an XSS vulnerability in IBM Curam Social Program Management. The supplied CVSS v3.0 score is 5.4, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Availability impact is not indicated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Curam Social Program Management versions 7.0.11 and 8.0.1. Risk is higher where the Curam web UI is broadly reachable or has many authenticated users with content-entry capability.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM describes arbitrary JavaScript embedding in the Web UI with possible credential disclosure inside a trusted session. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required.

Researcher notes

Do not assume a specific XSS variant or exploit path from the bundle. The key evidence is IBM’s statement that users can embed arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI. Validate exposure through product version, user roles, and vendor advisory mapping.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Curam Social Program Management deployments and confirm installed versions.
  • Review IBM support advisory 6570589 for vendor remediation details.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or updates for affected Curam releases.
  • Restrict Curam UI access to trusted networks until remediation is complete.
  • Review web session controls and credential exposure monitoring.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployment runs Curam 7.0.11 or 8.0.1.
  • Check IBM advisory applicability against the exact installed release.
  • Verify remediation status through version or patch evidence.
  • Review application logs for suspicious script-like content submissions.
  • Confirm access controls limit low-privileged content entry paths.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/S:C/UI:R/A:N/PR:L/I:L/AV:N/AC:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39068Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/S:C/UI:R/A:N/PR:L/I:L/AV:N/AC:L/RL:O/RC:C/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
IBMCuram Social Program Management7.0.11, 8.0.1Listed
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