CVE-2023-38017
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Cross-Site Scripting in IBM Cloud Pak System Risks Credential Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-02-04

Last updated on: 2026-02-25

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Cloud Pak System 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.

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Published
2026-02-04
Last Modified
2026-02-25
Generated
2026-07-26
AI Q&A
2026-02-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-25
NVD
CVE-2023-38017
EUVD
EUVD-2023-41844

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 11 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.4.0
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.4.1
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.4.1
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.5.0
ibm cloud_pak_system 2.3.6.0
ibm os_image_for_red_hat_linux_systems 4.0.4.0
ibm os_image_for_red_hat_linux_systems 4.0.5.0
ibm os_image_for_red_hat_linux_systems 4.0.6.0
ibm os_image_for_red_hat_linux_systems 4.0.7.0
ibm os_image_for_red_hat_linux_systems 5.0.0.0
ibm os_image_for_red_hat_linux_systems 5.0.1.0

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CWE-209 The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.

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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. It allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, which can alter the intended functionality of the system.

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This vulnerability can potentially lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session, meaning attackers could steal sensitive information by exploiting the embedded malicious JavaScript.

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