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CVE-2023-42009 (GCVE-0-2023-42009)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-01 20:52 – Updated: 2024-08-02 19:16
VLAI
Title
IBM InfoSphere Information Server cross-site scripting
Summary
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: 265504.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM InfoSphere Information Server Affected: 11.7
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