CVE-2024-27270: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty cross-site scripting

Published Mar 26, 2024
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 23.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in a specially crafted URI. IBM X-Force ID: 284576.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in a specially crafted URI.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=23.0.0.3<24.0.0.4

Event History

Mar 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27270?

CVE-2024-27270 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27270?

To patch CVE-2024-27270, you should update IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty to the latest version as recommended in the vendor's security advisory.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are affected by CVE-2024-27270?

CVE-2024-27270 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 23.0.0.3 through 24.0.0.3.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-27270 facilitate?

CVE-2024-27270 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

5

Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2024-27270?

The vendor responsible for CVE-2024-27270 is IBM, specifically regarding their WebSphere Application Server Liberty product.

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