CVE-2023-40693: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 13, 2026
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Updated

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.72, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.51, 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.11 are 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 Software

8 affected components
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator>=6.1.0.0<6.1.2.7_2, >=6.2.0.0<6.2.0.5_1, >=6.2.1.0<6.2.1.1_1
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.1.0.0<6.1.2.7_2, >=6.2.0.0<6.2.0.5_1, >=6.2.1.0<6.2.1.1_1
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator>=6.1.0.0<6.1.2.8
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator>=6.2.0.0<6.2.0.5_2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator>=6.2.1.0<6.2.1.1_2
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.1.0.0<6.1.2.8
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.2.0.0<6.2.0.5_2
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.2.1.0<6.2.1.1_2

Remediation

Information

Remediation/Fixes Product Version APAR Remediation & Fix IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.1.0.0 - 6.1.2.7_2 IT48832 Apply B2Bi 6.1.2.8, 6.2.0.5_2, 6.2.1.1_2 or 6.2.2.0_1 IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.0.0 - 6.2.0.5_1 IT48832 Apply B2Bi 6.2.0.5_2, 6.2.1.1_2 or 6.2.2.0_1 IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.1_1 IT48832 Apply B2Bi 6.2.1.1_2 or 6.2.2.0_1 IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.2.0 IT48832 Apply B2Bi 6.2.2.0_1 The IIM versions of 6.1.2.8, 6.2.0.5_2, 6.2.1.1_2 and 6.2.2.0_1 are available on Fix Central . The container version of 6.1.2.8, 6.2.0.5_2, 6.2.1.1_2 and 6.2.2.0_1 are available in IBM Entitled Registry.

Event History

Mar 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40693?

CVE-2023-40693 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40693?

To remediate CVE-2023-40693, users should upgrade to IBM Sterling B2B Integrator or IBM Sterling File Gateway versions that are not affected, specifically beyond version 6.1.2.7_2 for 6.1.0.x and beyond 6.2.0.5_1 for 6.2.0.x.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-40693 have on my system?

CVE-2023-40693 allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's session, which can lead to data theft or manipulation.

4

Which versions of IBM Sterling are affected by CVE-2023-40693?

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway versions ranging from 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.2.7_2 and 6.2.0.0 to 6.2.1.1_1 are affected by CVE-2023-40693.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-40693?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2023-40693, and the recommended action is to apply the necessary software updates to eliminate the vulnerability.

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