CVE-2013-6743:Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an IMG element.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-6743 is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Meeting Server component of IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1. This vulnerability enables remote authenticated users to inject malicious web script or HTML code into the application via vectors that involve an IMG element. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities by the attacker.

Overview

This vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to perform Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks on the Meeting Server component of IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 by injecting malicious web script or HTML code using vectors involving an IMG element.

Remediation

To mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of IBM Sametime. Users should ensure that their systems are updated to the latest patched versions to prevent exploitation of this XSS vulnerability. Additionally, organizations can implement security best practices such as input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks in web applications.

References

  1. IBM Security Bulletin: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21662928
  2. IBM X-Force Vulnerability Report: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89859
  3. Open Source Vulnerability Database (OSVDB) Entry: http://osvdb.org/103131

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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