CVE-2017-1248 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-1248 affecting IBM Quality Manager versions 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this HTML injection vulnerability.
IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to HTML injection, allowing external attackers to inject harmful HTML code into the application.
Understanding CVE-2017-1248
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5 that permits HTML injection.
What is CVE-2017-1248?
The vulnerability in IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5 allows for HTML injection, enabling external attackers to inject harmful HTML code into the application. When viewed by a victim, this code executes in their web browser within the security context of the hosting website.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1248
- CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
- Scope: Changed
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1248
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious HTML code into IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5, leading to potential security breaches.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Systems: IBM Rational Quality Manager
- Affected Versions: 5.0.x, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting harmful HTML code into the application, which executes when viewed by a victim in their web browser.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Educate users to be cautious while interacting with potentially malicious content.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Quality Manager to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement web security best practices to mitigate HTML injection risks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all systems running IBM Quality Manager are updated with the latest security patches and fixes.