Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 has a cross-site scripting weakness in its Web UI. An authenticated user could place JavaScript that runs in another trusted user session, potentially exposing credentials or changing page behavior. The CVSS score is 5.4, so urgency is moderate unless the Web UI is broadly accessible.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-risk application security issue. Prioritize remediation where the platform handles sensitive data, has many Web UI users, or is accessed by privileged administrators.
Technical view
The CVE describes network-reachable XSS requiring low privileges and user interaction: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity, no availability impact. The supplied CWE lists CWE-78, which conflicts with the XSS description and should be treated cautiously.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 instances, especially where the Web UI is reachable by many users or administrators.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated user and victim interaction within the Web UI.
Researcher notes
Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation. The described condition is stored or reflected JavaScript in the Web UI, but the prompt does not identify affected parameters, patch levels, or exploit activity. The CWE value appears inconsistent with the XSS description.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory 6829311 for official fixes or workarounds.
- Apply IBM-supported remediation for InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and necessary users.
- Reduce unnecessary low-privilege accounts with Web UI access.
- Monitor for suspicious saved content or unexpected credential prompts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is deployed.
- Identify which users can access the Web UI.
- Review IBM advisory status against installed build levels.
- Check application logs for unusual UI content changes.
- Verify remediation with approved vendor guidance or scanner checks.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829311CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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