CVE-2018-1643

Name: CVE-2018-1643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-15T16:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Installation Verification Tool of IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Installation Verification Tool of IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 144588

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.13
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106032Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144588VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716857Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106032Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144588VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716857Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1643?

How severe is CVE-2018-1643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1643?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1643?

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Source: NVD / NIST