Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 has a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. A logged-in user could cause JavaScript to run in another trusted session, which may alter UI behavior or expose credentials. This is a moderate business risk where the platform is used by many internal users or handles sensitive data workflows.
Executive priority
Address in the normal vulnerability remediation cycle, faster if the Web UI is broadly accessible or supports sensitive data operations. This is not supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but credential disclosure within trusted sessions makes it more than a cosmetic UI issue.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40748 is a CWE-79 XSS issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7, especially deployments where multiple authenticated users access the Web UI. The sources do not identify affected subcomponents, public exposure requirements, or other versions.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation. The bundle marks KEV as false, and the CVSS temporal data indicates exploit maturity is unproven. Exploitation requires a low-privileged user and victim interaction within a trusted Web UI session.
Researcher notes
Evidence names only IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 and IBM X-Force ID 236586. The sources do not provide parameter details, exploit mechanics, or fixed version text in the bundle. Avoid expanding scope beyond the named product and version without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory 6695961 for fixed levels or vendor mitigations.
- Prioritize remediation for environments with broad Web UI access.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and users where feasible.
- Review session and credential handling controls around the Web UI.
- Monitor IBM X-Force entry 236586 for updated guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is deployed.
- Inventory who can authenticate to the Web UI.
- Check whether IBM advisory 6695961 lists an applied fix level.
- Review logs for unusual Web UI changes or credential-related anomalies.
- Verify XSS regression coverage without using offensive payload guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/A:N/PR:L/I:L/S:C/UI:R/AC:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/A:N/PR:L/I:L/S:C/UI:R/AC:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/A:N/PR:L/I:L/S:C/UI:R/AC:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6695961CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-services-cve202240748-xss (236586)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.