CVE-2024-56475 in TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Summary
by MITRE • 04/02/2025
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 9.1 and 11.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/16/2025
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms versions 9.1 and 11.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a critical security weakness in the web-based user interface component. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, where the application fails to properly validate or sanitize user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. The flaw specifically affects the web UI components that handle user-provided data, creating an environment where malicious JavaScript code can be injected and executed within the context of a trusted session.
The vulnerability manifests when an authenticated user submits malicious input through the web interface, which is then reflected back to other users without proper sanitization. This creates a persistent XSS attack vector that can be exploited to manipulate the intended functionality of the application. The attack requires authentication, which means that an attacker must first establish a valid user session, but once achieved, the vulnerability allows for significant operational impact. The potential for credentials disclosure within a trusted session aligns with ATT&CK technique T1539, which focuses on credentials from password storage components, and represents a serious threat to session integrity and data confidentiality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the application's trusted environment. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, modify user interface elements to deceive victims, or redirect users to malicious sites. The authentication requirement does not provide sufficient protection since once an attacker gains access to a legitimate user session, they can exploit this weakness to maintain persistent access and potentially escalate privileges. Organizations using IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms must consider this vulnerability as a high-priority threat requiring immediate attention.
Mitigation strategies should include implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web application layer to prevent malicious script injection. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls and content security policies to detect and block suspicious input patterns. Additionally, regular security updates and patches from IBM should be applied immediately upon availability. The principle of least privilege should be enforced to limit the damage potential of any successful exploitation, and session management controls should be strengthened to prevent session fixation and hijacking attacks. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual user behavior patterns and attempts to inject malicious code into web interfaces, which aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071 for application layer protocol usage and T1566 for credential harvesting through social engineering.