CVE-2014-6180 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via the User-Agent header in the WebSphere Service Registry Web UI, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-6180?

CVE-2014-6180 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 7.0.x before 7.0.0.5 and 7.5.x before 7.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP User-Agent header.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6180?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Service Registry and Repository.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6180?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6180 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-2014-6180 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6180 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f8f4-9wg3-wq2p.

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