CVE-2018-1657

Name: CVE-2018-1657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-04T15:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1657 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2, 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 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Publishing Engine 2.1.2, 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: 144883.

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	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	2.1.2
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.5
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106460Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144883VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10792081Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1657?

How severe is CVE-2018-1657?

CVE-2018-1657 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-2018-1657?

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