CVE-2018-1496

Name: CVE-2018-1496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-31T21:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Content Navigator 2.0.3, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, and 3.0.3 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. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Content Navigator 2.0.3, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, and 3.0.3 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: 141219.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

5.4/10

CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Content Navigator	2.0.3
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.0
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.1
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.2
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.3

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015420Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141219VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015420Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104374Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141219VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1496?

How severe is CVE-2018-1496?

CVE-2018-1496 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1496?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST