IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.2.0.2 Web UI cross site scripting

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.2.0.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1706. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.2.0.2. This affects some 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 Spectrum Symphony 7.2.0.2 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: 146341.

The bug was discovered 08/01/2018. The weakness was presented 10/11/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-1706 since 12/12/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/25/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 71 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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

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• IBM

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• Spectrum Symphony

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• 7.2.0.2

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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