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CVE-2018-1889: IBM Security Guardium web UI can run malicious code

CVE-2018-1889 · published 7 years ago

Summary

The web interface in IBM Security Guardium versions 10.0 and 10.5 lets an attacker insert custom script code. This can change how the page works and may expose user passwords during a normal session. Apply the latest security update from IBM as soon as possible and review any custom web content for unexpected code.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
ibm	security_guardium	>= 10.0, <= 10.5 `cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium::::::::`

Original advisory text

IBM Security Guardium 10.0 and 10.5 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: 152080.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106231 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152080 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10743371 Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

5.4 Medium

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Timeline

Published17 Dec 2018

Updated3 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2018-1889 · NVD

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