CVE-2023-33840: IBM Security Verify Governance cross-site scripting

Published Oct 22, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 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: 256037.

Other sources

IBM Security Verify Governance 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

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Security Verify Governance<=10.0
IBM Security Verify Governance=10.0
IBM Security Verify Governance=10.0.1

Event History

Oct 22, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability of CVE-2023-33840?

The vulnerability of CVE-2023-33840 is cross-site scripting in IBM Security Verify Governance version 10.0.

2

What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?

An attacker can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Security Verify Governance, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-33840?

CVE-2023-33840 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Governance version 10.0?

To fix the vulnerability, update IBM Security Verify Governance to a version that is not affected.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33840?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33840 on the IBM Support website and IBM X-Force Exchange.

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