CVE-2018-1676 Cross-site scripting in Planning Analytics Local
Attackers can inject JavaScript into the web interface to steal credentials from trusted sessions in IBM Planning Analytics.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1676?
CVE-2018-1676 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics Local, published on 6 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.0 through 2.0.4 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: 145118.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1676?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Planning Analytics Local.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1676?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1676 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-2018-1676 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1676 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2026-1267 IBM Planning Analytics Information Disclosure
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrp9-cm25-gfww.