CVE-2019-4542
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CVE-2019-4542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 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 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 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: 165815.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Directory Server | 6.4.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165815VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165815VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1077045Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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