CVE-2014-6163 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 11 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via crafted URLs on IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliances, requiring a patch to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-6163?

CVE-2014-6163 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliance 2.1 and 2.5 before FP4 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6163?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Datapower Xc10 Appliance Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6163?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6163 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2014-6163 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6163 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rvg5-rvr6-x6rv.