SB2024123053 - Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights



SB2024123053 - Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights

Published: December 30, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024123053
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39727)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application uses a web link with untrusted references to an external site. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions on the victims’ web browser.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.