CVE-2023-23475: IBM Infosphere Information Server cross-site scripting

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-23475?

The severity of CVE-2023-23475 is medium.

Q: How does CVE-2023-23475 affect IBM Infosphere Information Server?

CVE-2023-23475 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Infosphere Information Server 11.7, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

Q: Is IBM AIX affected by CVE-2023-23475?

No, IBM AIX is not affected by CVE-2023-23475.

Q: Is Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2023-23475?

No, Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2023-23475.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2023-23475 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2023-23475 vulnerability, apply the patch provided by IBM at the following URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310.

Published Jan 31, 2023

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: 245423.

Other sources

IBM Infosphere Information Server 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

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available

IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7

IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7

IBM AIX

Linux Linux kernel

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890711

Event History

Jan 31, 2023

CVE Published

via IBM·12:00 AM

Feb 8, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:08 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:08 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-6890711

Frequently Asked Questions

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