CVE-2026-2485

Received Received - Intake

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

IBM Infosphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-03-25

Last Modified

2026-03-26

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-03-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-2485

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

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KEV

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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

Compliance Impact

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.

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