CVE-2023-33846: IBM CICS TX cross-site scripting

Published Jun 6, 2023
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Updated

IBM CICS TX 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.

Other sources

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, CICS TX Standard, 11.1, CICS TX Advanced 10.1, and 11.1 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: 257100.

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
IBM CICS TX Advanced<=10.1
IBM CICS TX Advanced<=11.1
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform=8.1
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform>=8.2<8.2.0.2
HP HP-UX
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform>=9.1<9.1.0.2
IBM CICS TX=10.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
All of the following
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform=8.1
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform>=8.2<8.2.0.2
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatform>=9.1<9.1.0.2
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM CICS TX=10.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jun 6, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jun 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33846 vulnerability?

CVE-2023-33846 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM CICS TX that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33846?

CVE-2023-33846 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).

3

Which versions of IBM CICS TX are affected by CVE-2023-33846?

Versions 10.1 and 11.1 of IBM CICS TX Advanced are affected by CVE-2023-33846.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33846?

To fix CVE-2023-33846, apply the appropriate patch provided by IBM for the affected products.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33846?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33846 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

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