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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2018-1820: XSS

First published: Thu Sep 27 2018(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0, 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: 150096.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0-cf01
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0-cf02
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0-cf03
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0-cf04
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.0-cf05
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf04
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf05
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf06
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf07
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf08
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf09
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf10
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf11
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf12
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf13
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf14
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf15
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf16
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf17
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf18
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf19
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf20
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf21
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf22
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.0.0.1-cf23
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf01
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf02
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf03
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf04
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf05
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf06
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf07
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf08
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf09
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf10
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf11
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf12
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf13
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf14
IBM WebSphere Portal=8.5.0.0-cf15
IBM WebSphere Portal=9.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal=9.0.0.0-cf14
IBM WebSphere Portal=9.0.0.0-cf15
IBM WebSphere Portal=9.0.0.0-cf16

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10732287

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1820?

    The severity of CVE-2018-1820 is classified as critical due to its potential for cross-site scripting and credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1820?

    To address CVE-2018-1820, upgrade to the latest patched version of IBM WebSphere Portal.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-1820?

    CVE-2018-1820 affects users of IBM WebSphere Portal versions 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.

  • What exploitation techniques are associated with CVE-2018-1820?

    CVE-2018-1820 may be exploited by embedding arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI, leading to unauthorized actions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-1820?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2018-1820 include the unauthorized disclosure of user credentials within a trusted session.

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