What is the vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting vulnerability is CVE-2021-38952.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38952?

The severity level of CVE-2021-38952 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

What is affected by CVE-2021-38952?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 and InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud are affected by CVE-2021-38952.

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Is there a patch available to fix CVE-2021-38952?

Yes, a patch is available to fix CVE-2021-38952. You can find the patch at the following URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310

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CVE-2021-38952

medium

5.4

CWE

27/4/2022

28/4/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-38952: XSS

First published: Wed Apr 27 2022(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 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: 211408.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Infosphere Information Server	=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud	<=11.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting vulnerability is CVE-2021-38952.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38952?
The severity level of CVE-2021-38952 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is affected by CVE-2021-38952?
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 and InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud are affected by CVE-2021-38952.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
Is there a patch available to fix CVE-2021-38952?
Yes, a patch is available to fix CVE-2021-38952. You can find the patch at the following URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310

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