CVE-2021-38893 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting IBM Business Process Manager (versions 8.5, 8.6) and IBM Business Automation Workflow (versions 18.0, 19.0, 20.0, 21.0). An authenticated attacker can embed malicious JavaScript into the web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session. Rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability requires user interaction and low privileges to exploit, with a low impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
18.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:18.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:19.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
20.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
21.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.0.0:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | ||
8.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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