CVE-2025-33104: IBM WebSphere Application Server cross

Published May 14, 2025
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 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 WebSphere Application 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

11 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5<8.5.5.28
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0<9.0.5.24
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH66028.

Event History

May 14, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33104?

CVE-2025-33104 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

2

What types of software are affected by CVE-2025-33104?

CVE-2025-33104 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-33104?

To mitigate CVE-2025-33104, users should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2025-33104?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-33104 may lead to unauthorized access, alteration of the web UI, and potential disclosure of user credentials.

5

What is cross-site scripting in the context of CVE-2025-33104?

In the context of CVE-2025-33104, cross-site scripting allows attackers to embed malicious JavaScript code in the web application's user interface.

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