CVE-2018-1534

Name: CVE-2018-1534
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-12T11:29:00.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1534 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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: 142432.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.5
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734697Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142432VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734697Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142432VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1534?

How severe is CVE-2018-1534?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1534 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1534?

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