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CVE-2022-31774: IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.2.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.8, 10.5.0.0, and 2018.4.1.0 throug...

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.2.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.8, 10.5.0.0, and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.21 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: 228358.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-31774 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM DataPower Gateway Web UI. A user with low privileges could place JavaScript that runs in another trusted session, potentially exposing credentials or changing what the Web UI does. It is medium severity, but matters where DataPower administers sensitive gateway infrastructure.

Executive priority

Treat as a planned remediation item unless the Web UI is broadly reachable or used by many non-administrative users. Prioritize faster if DataPower protects sensitive APIs, payment flows, or identity infrastructure.

Technical view

IBM reports affected DataPower Gateway releases: 10.0.2.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.8, 10.5.0.0, and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.21. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in environments running the listed IBM DataPower Gateway versions with Web UI access available to authenticated users. Risk increases if the administrative interface is reachable beyond tightly controlled management networks.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not establish active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, and the stated impact is arbitrary JavaScript execution in the Web UI that may lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies XSS and credential-disclosure potential but does not provide CWE mapping, affected CPEs, specific fixed versions, or proof of exploitation. Validation should focus on version exposure, Web UI reachability, authentication scope, and IBM advisory status.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM DataPower Gateway versions against the affected ranges.
  • Review IBM advisory 6608600 for vendor-approved fixes or workarounds.
  • Upgrade or apply remediation only according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Limit low-privilege Web UI accounts to necessary users only.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm all DataPower Gateway instances and versions are accounted for.
  • Compare installed versions with the affected ranges in the advisory.
  • Verify IBM-recommended remediation is applied where applicable.
  • Review Web UI access controls and reachable network paths.
  • Check logs for unusual Web UI activity involving low-privilege accounts.
Prepared
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/A:N/AC:L/S:C/UI:R/C:L/AV:N/I:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/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/A:N/AC:L/S:C/UI:R/C:L/AV:N/I:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-31774Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/S:C/UI:R/C:L/AV:N/I:L/PR:L/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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDataPower Gateway2018.4.1.0, 10.0.1.0, 10.0.2.0, 10.0.4.0, 2018.4.1.21, 10.1.0.8, 10.5.0.0Listed
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