Cross-site scripting in IBM Sterling File Gateway



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-52292
CWE-ID CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM Sterling File Gateway
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU101633

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52292

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling File Gateway: before 6.1.2.6

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176079


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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