CVE-2014-8909: XSS

Published Feb 13, 2015

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.x through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5.x through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0.x through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF15, and 8.5.0 before CF05 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Affected Software

14 affected components

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.0

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.1

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.2

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.3

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.4

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.5

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.0.6

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.5.0

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.5.1

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.5.2

IBM WebSphere Portal=6.1.5.3

IBM WebSphere Portal=7.0.0.0

IBM WebSphere Portal=7.0.0.1

IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21694738

Event History

Feb 13, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8909?

CVE-2014-8909 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8909?

To fix CVE-2014-8909, you should upgrade IBM WebSphere Portal to version 8.0.0.1 CF15 or 8.5.0 CF05 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-8909?

CVE-2014-8909 affects users of IBM WebSphere Portal versions 6.1.0 through 8.0.0.x prior to the specified CF releases.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2014-8909?

CVE-2014-8909 allows remote authenticated users to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

When was CVE-2014-8909 disclosed?

CVE-2014-8909 was disclosed in December 2014, highlighting security considerations for users of various IBM WebSphere Portal versions.