IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 4.2.0/4.2.5 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 4.2.0/4.2.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Web UI. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-1553. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 4.2.0/4.2.5 (Reporting Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.2.0 and 4.2.5 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: 131397.

The bug was discovered 10/25/2017. The weakness was shared 11/01/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-1553 since 11/30/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (131397) and SecurityFocus (BID 101588†). The entries VDB-108878 and VDB-108880 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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11/30/2016 🔍
10/25/2017 +329 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM.
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CVE: CVE-2017-1553 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1553
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108879
X-Force: 131397
SecurityFocus: 101588 - IBM Infosphere BigInsights Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2017 08:05
Updated: 01/21/2021 13:06
Changes: 11/02/2017 08:05 (62), 12/02/2019 16:16 (4), 01/21/2021 13:06 (2)
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