IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-1549. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2 (Business Process Management Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality 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 2.2 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: 131289.

The bug was discovered 11/29/2017. The weakness was disclosed 12/11/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-1549 since 11/30/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102037†). The entries VDB-110481 and VDB-110483 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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11/30/2016 🔍
11/20/2017 +355 days 🔍
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01/26/2021 +1141 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1549 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1549
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110482
X-Force: 131289
SecurityFocus: 102037 - IBM Sterling File Gateway CVE-2017-1549 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2017 07:57
Updated: 01/26/2021 17:06
Changes: 12/12/2017 07:57 (61), 12/13/2019 17:54 (4), 01/26/2021 17:06 (2)
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