CVE-2018-1716

Name: CVE-2018-1716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-27T19:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1716 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Portal 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 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 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: 147164.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	9.0.0.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041754Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147164VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729323Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041754Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147164VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729323Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1716?

How severe is CVE-2018-1716?

CVE-2018-1716 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1716?

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