What is the severity of CVE-2019-4040?

CVE-2019-4040 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to credentials disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4040?

To fix CVE-2019-4040, upgrade your IBM I system to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.

Which versions of IBM I are affected by CVE-2019-4040?

CVE-2019-4040 affects IBM I versions 7.2 and 7.3.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-4040?

CVE-2019-4040 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary JavaScript code to be embedded.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-4040?

The potential impacts of CVE-2019-4040 include altering the intended functionality of the Web UI and exposing sensitive user credentials.

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CVE-2019-4040

medium

6.1

CWE

29/1/2019

31/1/2019

21/11/2024

CVE-2019-4040: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 29 2019(Updated: )

IBM I 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: 156164.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM OS/400	=7.2
IBM OS/400	=7.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4040?
CVE-2019-4040 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to credentials disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4040?
To fix CVE-2019-4040, upgrade your IBM I system to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.
Which versions of IBM I are affected by CVE-2019-4040?
CVE-2019-4040 affects IBM I versions 7.2 and 7.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-4040?
CVE-2019-4040 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary JavaScript code to be embedded.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-4040?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-4040 include altering the intended functionality of the Web UI and exposing sensitive user credentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4040?
CVE-2019-4040 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to credentials disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4040?
To fix CVE-2019-4040, upgrade your IBM I system to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.
Which versions of IBM I are affected by CVE-2019-4040?
CVE-2019-4040 affects IBM I versions 7.2 and 7.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-4040?
CVE-2019-4040 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary JavaScript code to be embedded.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-4040?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-4040 include altering the intended functionality of the Web UI and exposing sensitive user credentials.