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CVE-2021-38896 (GCVE-0-2021-38896)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-20 18:35 – Updated: 2024-09-16 19:14
VLAI
Summary
IBM QRadar Advisor 2.5 through 2.6.1 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: 209566.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/PR:N/C:L/AV:N/I:L/S:C/AC:L/A:N/UI:R/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CWE
  • Cross-Site Scripting
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM Qradar Advisor Affected: 2.5
Affected: 2.6.1
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Date Public
2021-10-19 00:00
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