CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-2172: XSS

First published: Thu May 26 2011(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search center in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 before CF004 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Portal=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal=7.0.0.1-cf003
IBM WebSphere Portal=7.0.0.1-cf002

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2172?

    CVE-2011-2172 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2172?

    To fix CVE-2011-2172, apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for WebSphere Portal versions 7.0.0.1 and any related fix packs.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2172?

    CVE-2011-2172 affects IBM WebSphere Portal version 7.0.0.1 and specific fix pack versions prior to CF004.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2172?

    CVE-2011-2172 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Can CVE-2011-2172 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2011-2172 can potentially lead to data breaches if an attacker successfully executes malicious scripts.

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