Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Security Bulletin

Summary

IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1321
DESCRIPTION: IBM InfoSphere Information 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.
CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125916 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following product, running on all supported platforms, is affected:
IBM Information Server Framework: versions 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud version 11.5

Remediation/Fixes

*Product*	*VRMF*	*APAR*	*Remediation/First Fix*
InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud	11.5	JR57830	--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.5.0.2 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch
InfoSphere Information Server	11.3	JR57830	--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.3.1.2 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch
InfoSphere Information Server	9.1	JR57830	--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 9.1.2.0 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch

Contact Technical Support:
In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV
View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States.
Electronically open a Service Request with Information Server Technical Support.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

Complete CVSS v2 Guide
On-line Calculator v2

Complete CVSS v3 Guide
On-line Calculator v3

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Acknowledgement

None

Change History

10 July 2017: Original version published
30 November 2017: Fix for version 11.3 is available
18 January 2018: Fix for version 9.1 is available

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

Disclaimer

Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.

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Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)