low
3.5
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8898: XSS

First published: Mon Dec 22 2014(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Collaboration Server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management 9.x through 9.1 and InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 10.x through 10.1, 11.0 before FP7, and 11.3 and 11.4 before 11.4 FP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8897 and CVE-2014-8899.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.0.0
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.0.0.1
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.0.0.2
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.0.0.3
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.0.0.4
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.0.0.5
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=10.1.0
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=11.0
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=11.3
Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server=11.4
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.1
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.2
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.3
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.4
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.5
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.6
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.7
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.0.0.8
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management=9.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8898?

    The severity of CVE-2014-8898 is considered moderate due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature that can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8898?

    To fix CVE-2014-8898, it is recommended to apply the latest fixes and patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of the software.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8898?

    CVE-2014-8898 affects IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management versions 9.x through 9.1 and various 10.x, 11.0, 11.3, and 11.4 versions before their respective fixes.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2014-8898?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2014-8898 to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising sensitive data.

  • Is user input validation a solution for CVE-2014-8898?

    Implementing stringent user input validation can help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2014-8898.

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