Advisory Published

CVE-2023-33858

First published: Fri Sep 01 2023(Updated: )

IBM Business Automation Workflow 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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation<=V23.0.1 - V23.0.1-IF001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation<=V21.0.3 - V21.0.3-IF023
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation<=V22.0.2 - V22.0.2-IF006 and later fixes V22.0.1 - V22.0.1-IF006 and later fixes V21.0.2 - V21.0.2-IF012 and later fixes V21.0.1 - V21.0.1-IF007 and later fixes V20.0.1 - V20.0.3 and later fixes V19.0.1 - V19.0.3 and later fixes V18.0.0 - V18.0.2 and later fixes

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-33858?

    CVE-2023-33858 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-33858?

    To fix CVE-2023-33858, upgrade to the latest patched version of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation as specified in the vendor's advisory.

  • Which versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation are affected by CVE-2023-33858?

    CVE-2023-33858 affects IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation versions up to V23.0.1-IF001, V21.0.3-IF023 and specified earlier versions.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2023-33858 enable?

    CVE-2023-33858 enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, leading to potential credential theft.

  • Is user input affected by CVE-2023-33858?

    Yes, CVE-2023-33858 allows users to inject malicious scripts through inputs, compromising user sessions in trusted environments.

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