IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2/6.0.5/6.0.6 Web UI cross site scripting

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2/6.0.5/6.0.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1951. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2/6.0.5/6.0.6 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some 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 Publishing Engine 2.1.2, 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: 153494.

The bug was discovered 01/02/2019. The weakness was shared 01/04/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1951 since 12/13/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106460†). The entry VDB-128701 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• IBM

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• Publishing Engine

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• 2.1.2
• 6.0.5
• 6.0.6

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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