CVE-2026-2485
Stored XSS in IBM Infosphere Web UI Risks Credential Disclosure
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-26
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | infosphere_information_server | From 11.7.0.0 (inc) to 11.7.1.6 (inc) |
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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?
CVE-2026-2485 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6.
This vulnerability allows a privileged user to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface (Web UI).
The injected code can alter the intended functionality of the Web UI and potentially lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a privileged user to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web interface, which may alter the normal behavior of the application.
This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive credentials within a trusted session, potentially compromising user accounts and access.
The CVSS score indicates a low complexity attack but requires high privileges and user interaction, with a low impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-2485 vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server, you should apply the fixes provided in APAR DT462462.
Alternatively, upgrade to versions 11.7.1.0, 11.7.1.6, or apply the 11.7.1.6 Service Pack 2.
No workarounds or other mitigations are available, so applying the official fixes or upgrades is essential.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows a privileged user to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface, potentially leading to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.
Such credential disclosure could impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive information and user credentials to maintain data privacy and security.
However, the provided information does not explicitly discuss the direct effects on compliance with these standards or regulations.