CVE-2017-1306 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

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 susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows the insertion of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising software functionality and exposing login details.

Understanding CVE-2017-1306

This CVE involves a security issue related to cross-site scripting affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management.

What is CVE-2017-1306?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
Allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI
Identified by IBM X-Force with ID 125460

The Impact of CVE-2017-1306

Users can modify software functionality and potentially expose login information
Vulnerability rated with a CVSS base score of 5.4 (Medium severity)

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1306

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability
Permits insertion of arbitrary JavaScript code
Potential exposure of login information during trusted sessions

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Rational Quality Manager, Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
Versions: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Low attack complexity and privileges required
Network-based attack vector
User interaction required for exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-1306 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Educate users on safe browsing practices
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Implement web application firewalls

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from IBM
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities