medium
5.4
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1461: XSS

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) are 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: 140362.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware
IBM Storwize V5000>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V5000>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V5000>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V5000>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V5000>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V5000 software
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V3700 software
IBM Storwize V3500>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V3500>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V3500>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V3500>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V3500>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware
IBM Storwize V9000>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V9000>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V9000>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V9000>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V9000>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V9000
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software For public cloud>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software For public cloud>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software For public cloud>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software For public cloud>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Spectrum Virtualize software For public cloud>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1461?

    The severity of CVE-2018-1461 is categorized as high due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1461?

    To fix CVE-2018-1461, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates provided by IBM for the affected systems.

  • Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2018-1461?

    CVE-2018-1461 affects various versions of IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, and IBM FlashSystem products.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1461?

    CVE-2018-1461 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into web applications.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2018-1461?

    The consequences of CVE-2018-1461 include the potential for attackers to hijack user sessions, display fake content, or redirect users to malicious sites.

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