IBM Sterling B2B Integrator up to 6.1.2.7_2/6.2.0.5_1/6.2.1.1_1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator up to 6.1.2.7_2/6.2.0.5_1/6.2.1.1_1 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-40693. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator up to 6.1.2.7_2/6.2.0.5_1/6.2.1.1_1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.7_2, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.5_1, 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.1_1 are 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.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-40693 since 08/18/2023. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/20/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CNNVD (CNNVD-202603-2728). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/18/2023 CVE reserved
03/13/2026 +938 days Advisory disclosed
03/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/20/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40693 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40693
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351026
CNNVD: CNNVD-202603-2728 - IBM Sterling B2B Integrator和IBM Sterling File Gateway 跨站脚本漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2026 21:12
Updated: 03/20/2026 02:26
Changes: 03/13/2026 21:12 (64), 03/16/2026 15:21 (6), 03/20/2026 02:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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