Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Summary

IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2017-1321**
DESCRIPTION:** IBM InfoSphere Information Server 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.
CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125916 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

The following product, running on all supported platforms, is affected:
IBM Information Server Framework: versions 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server on Cloud version 11.5

Remediation/Fixes

Product

| VRMF|APAR|Remediation/First Fix
—|—|—|—
InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud| 11.5| JR57830| --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.5.0.2
--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch
InfoSphere Information Server| 11.3| JR57830| --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version _11.3.1.2 _
--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch
InfoSphere Information Server| 9.1| JR57830| --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 9.1.2.0
--Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server Framework Security patch

Contact Technical Support:
In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV
View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States.
Electronically open a Service Request with Information Server Technical Support.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None