Security Bulletin
Summary
IBM Eclipse Help System bundled with Business Space Help is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2013-0464
DESCRIPTION: IBM Eclipse Help System, as used in multiple IBM products, is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81060 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
- WebSphere Process Server V7.0.0.0 - V7.0.0.5 (and likely earlier unsupported versions)
- IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V7.5.0.0 - V7.5.1.2
- IBM Business Process Manager all editions V8.0.0.0 - V8.0.1.3
- IBM Business Process Manager all editions V8.5.0.0 - V8.5.7.0 including cumulative fix 2017.06
Remediation/Fixes
Install IBM BPM or WLE interim fix JR58150 as appropriate for your current version.
- IBM Business Process Manager Advanced
- IBM Business Process Manager Standard
- IBM Business Process Manager Express
As IBM Business Process Manager V7.5 and WebSphere Process Server are out of general support, customers with a support extension contract can contact IBM support to request the fix.
For WebSphere Process Server 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.5
- Install Fix Pack 5 as required by iFix and then apply iFix JR58150
- Upgrade to minimal Refresh Pack 1, install Fix Pack 2 as required by iFix and then apply iFix JR58150
For IBM BPM V8.0.0.0 through V8.0.1.3
- Upgrade to minimal Refresh Pack 1, install Fix Pack 3 as required by iFix and then apply iFix JR58150
For IBM BPM V8.5.0.0 through V8.5.0.2
- Install Fix Pack 2 as required by iFix and then apply iFix JR58150
For IBM BPM V8.5.5.0
- Apply iFix JR58150
For IBM BPM V8.5.6.0 through V8.5.6.0 CF2
For IBM BPM V8.5.7.0 through V8.5.7.0 CF 2017.06
- Install CF 2017.06 and then apply iFix JR58150
Workarounds and Mitigations
Uninstall the BusinessSpaceHelp application and use IBM hosted help instead.
Get Notified about Future Security Bulletins
Important Note
IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.
References
Change History
22 Sep 2017: initial version published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
Was this topic helpful?
Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg22005596