CVE-2018-1429: XSS

Published Mar 23, 2018

Updated

IBM MQ Appliance 9.0.1, 9.0.2, 9.0.3, amd 9.0.4 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 139077.

Affected Software

4 affected components

IBM MQ Appliance=9.0.1

IBM MQ Appliance=9.0.2

IBM MQ Appliance=9.0.3

IBM MQ Appliance=9.0.4

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014046

Event History

Mar 23, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1429?

CVE-2018-1429 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1429?

To fix CVE-2018-1429, upgrade your IBM MQ Appliance to a version that is not affected, such as versions after 9.0.4.

What are the consequences of CVE-2018-1429?

Exploiting CVE-2018-1429 may lead to the exposure of user credentials and alteration of the web interface functionality.

Which versions of IBM MQ Appliance are affected by CVE-2018-1429?

CVE-2018-1429 affects IBM MQ Appliance versions 9.0.1, 9.0.2, 9.0.3, and 9.0.4.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1429?

There is no publicly documented workaround for CVE-2018-1429; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.