VDB-125272 · CVE-2018-1533 · XFDB 142431

IBM Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.5/6.0.6 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.5/6.0.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-1533. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.5/6.0.6. This vulnerability affects an unknown function 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 Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.5 and 6.0.6 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: 142431.

The bug was discovered 10/10/2018. The weakness was disclosed 10/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1533 since 12/12/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/25/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 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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Productinfo

Vendor

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Rational Publishing Engine

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

12/12/2017 🔍
10/10/2018 +301 days 🔍
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03/25/2025 +2356 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1533 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1533
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125272
X-Force: 142431

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2018 15:14
Updated: 03/25/2025 16:58
Changes: 10/12/2018 15:14 (59), 04/02/2020 07:39 (1), 05/25/2023 09:50 (3), 05/25/2023 09:53 (13), 03/25/2025 16:58 (15)
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