What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1556.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1556?

The severity of CVE-2018-1556 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1556?

IBM FileNet Content Manager versions 5.2.1 and 5.5.0, as well as IBM Content Foundation versions 5.2.1 and 5.5.0, are affected by CVE-2018-1556.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-1556?

CVE-2018-1556 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation?

Apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1556

medium

5.4

CWE

6/7/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-1556: XSS

First published: Fri Jul 06 2018(Updated: )

IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 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: 142893.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM FileNet Content Manager	=5.2.1
IBM FileNet Content Manager	=5.5.0
IBM Content Foundation	=5.2.1
IBM Content Foundation	=5.5.0

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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1556.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1556?
The severity of CVE-2018-1556 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1556?
IBM FileNet Content Manager versions 5.2.1 and 5.5.0, as well as IBM Content Foundation versions 5.2.1 and 5.5.0, are affected by CVE-2018-1556.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-1556?
CVE-2018-1556 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation?
Apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation.

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