What is the severity of CVE-2018-1445?

CVE-2018-1445 has a medium severity rating that indicates a moderate risk based on its impact and exploitability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1445?

To fix CVE-2018-1445, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for affected versions of WebSphere Portal.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-1445?

CVE-2018-1445 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0.

What impact does CVE-2018-1445 have on users?

CVE-2018-1445 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information like user credentials.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1445?

While applying updates is the recommended fix, users should also review and modify web application settings to limit exposure to cross-site scripting.

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CVE-2018-1445

medium

5.4

CWE

17/4/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-1445: XSS

First published: Tue Apr 17 2018(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 139907.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM WebSphere Portal	>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal	=8.5
IBM WebSphere Portal	=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1445?
CVE-2018-1445 has a medium severity rating that indicates a moderate risk based on its impact and exploitability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1445?
To fix CVE-2018-1445, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for affected versions of WebSphere Portal.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-1445?
CVE-2018-1445 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1, 8.5, and 9.0.
What impact does CVE-2018-1445 have on users?
CVE-2018-1445 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information like user credentials.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1445?
While applying updates is the recommended fix, users should also review and modify web application settings to limit exposure to cross-site scripting.

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