Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 has a cross-site scripting flaw in its Web UI. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the interface, changing what another trusted session sees or does and potentially exposing credentials. The score is medium because exploitation needs privileges and user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority enterprise application issue. It is not described as actively exploited, but it can affect credential confidentiality in trusted sessions. Remediate during the next security maintenance window, faster if the Web UI is exposed beyond tightly controlled administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2023-23475 is CWE-79 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N, scoring 4.6. IBM describes arbitrary JavaScript embedded in the Web UI, potentially altering intended functionality and disclosing credentials within a trusted session.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 Web UI is deployed and reachable by authenticated users. The supplied affected list names version 11.7 only and states other versions are unaffected by default, but local inventory should confirm exact product and version.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates network access, low privileges, and required user interaction. The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV is false. Practical risk depends on who can access the Web UI and whether trusted users can be induced to interact with attacker-controlled content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and IBM advisory reference. The provided bundle does not include precise vulnerable fields, patch levels, workaround text, or proof-of-concept details. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond authenticated Web UI JavaScript injection with user interaction.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory 6890711 for vendor-approved fixes or workarounds.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible Web UI deployments.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and authorized users.
- Monitor for unusual Web UI changes or credential-related security events.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM InfoSphere Information Server deployments and confirm version 11.7 exposure.
- Check whether the Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Verify remediation status against IBM advisory 6890711.
- Review access controls for low-privileged users with Web UI write capabilities.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.12.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890711CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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