CVE-2018-1793

Name: CVE-2018-1793
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-03T14:29:00.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1793 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using SAML ear 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 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using SAML ear 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: 148948.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.1th 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
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041801Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148948VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729563Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041801Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148948VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729563Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1793?

How severe is CVE-2018-1793?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1793 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1793?

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-2018-1793?

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Source: NVD / NIST