CVE-2018-1777

Name: CVE-2018-1777
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-16T19:29:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1777 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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: 148800.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th 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, <= 8.5.5.14
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.9

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041873Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148800VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730631Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041873Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148800VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10730631Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1777?

How severe is CVE-2018-1777?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1777 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1777?

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-2018-1777?

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Source: NVD / NIST