CVE-2023-40693
Cross-Site Scripting in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator UI
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-20
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | sterling_b2b_integrator | From 6.1.0.0 (inc) to 6.1.2.8 (exc) |
| ibm | sterling_file_gateway | From 6.1.0.0 (inc) to 6.1.2.8 (exc) |
| ibm | sterling_b2b_integrator | From 6.2.0.0 (inc) to 6.2.0.5_2 (exc) |
| ibm | sterling_b2b_integrator | From 6.2.1.0 (inc) to 6.2.1.1_2 (exc) |
| ibm | sterling_file_gateway | From 6.2.0.0 (inc) to 6.2.0.5_2 (exc) |
| ibm | sterling_file_gateway | From 6.2.1.0 (inc) to 6.2.1.1_2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.7_2, 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.5_1, and 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.1_1. It is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.
By injecting this malicious script, an attacker can alter the intended functionality of the web interface, potentially leading to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact users by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a trusted session in the affected IBM Sterling products.
This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of credentials, which may result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.
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