CVE-2018-1728: XSS

Published Dec 5, 2018
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Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 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: 147707.

Affected Software

22 affected components
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics>=7.2.0<7.2.8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics>=7.3.0<7.3.1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p10
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p11
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p12
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p13
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p5
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p6
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p7
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p8
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.2.8-p9
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p1
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p2
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p3
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p4
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p5
IBM QRadar Incident Forensics=7.3.1-p6

Event History

Dec 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1728?

CVE-2018-1728 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure in trusted sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1728?

To remediate CVE-2018-1728, update IBM QRadar SIEM to the latest version available beyond 7.3.1 or apply available security patches.

3

What versions of IBM QRadar are affected by CVE-2018-1728?

CVE-2018-1728 affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.8 and 7.3.0 to 7.3.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1728?

CVE-2018-1728 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-1728?

The impact of CVE-2018-1728 could include the ability to manipulate the web interface and possibly disclose user credentials.

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