CVE-2017-1281 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2017-1281 affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager & Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 to 6.0.5. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2017-1281
A vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management allows users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering functionality and risking credential exposure.
What is CVE-2017-1281?
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
- Users can embed JavaScript code in the Web UI, modifying intended functionality
- Risk of credential disclosure within a trusted session
The Impact of CVE-2017-1281
- Vulnerability identified with IBM X-Force ID: 124759
- CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Complexity: Low, User Interaction Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Scope: Changed, Temporal Score: 4.7
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1281
Affects versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 of IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management.
Vulnerability Description
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability
- Allows insertion of arbitrary JavaScript code
- Potential modification of intended functionality
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.5
- IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 to 6.0.5
Exploitation Mechanism
- Users exploit vulnerability by injecting JavaScript code into the Web UI
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Regularly monitor for security updates and patches
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
- Implement security controls to prevent cross-site scripting attacks
- Stay informed about security best practices and industry trends
- Collaborate with security professionals for ongoing risk assessment
- Regularly backup critical data and maintain disaster recovery plans
- Patching and Updates:
- Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates