IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.5/6.2.0.3 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.5/6.2.0.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-52292. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway up to 6.1.2.5/6.2.0.3. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.3 is vulnerable to stored 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.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-52292 since 12/31/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2023 🔍
01/27/2025 +393 days 🔍
01/27/2025 +0 days 🔍
11/07/2025 +283 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-52292 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-52292
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293578

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2025 05:23 PM
Updated: 11/07/2025 12:41 AM
Changes: 01/27/2025 05:23 PM (65), 02/08/2025 04:49 PM (3), 11/07/2025 12:41 AM (12)
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