CVE-2014-8897 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 22 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via crafted URLs in IBM InfoSphere MDM, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

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-2014-8897?

CVE-2014-8897 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 in the Collaboration Server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management 9.x through 9.1 and InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 10.x through 10.1, 11.0 before FP7, and 11.3 and 11.4 before 11.4 FP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8898 and CVE-2014-8899.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8897?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Collaborative Server, Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8897 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-2014-8897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qvrg-xpp3-8jfh.