CVE-2017-1313 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-1313 affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager and Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0-6.0.5. Discover 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 a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack that can lead to credential disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2017-1313
A vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 exposes them to cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2017-1313?
The vulnerability allows users to insert custom JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering the software's behavior and disclosing credentials during a trusted session.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1313
Exploiting this vulnerability could result in the disclosure of credentials during a trusted session, compromising the security and integrity of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1313
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, enabling the insertion of custom JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational Quality Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected 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
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- Scope: Changed
- CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- CVSS Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium)
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from the CVE-2017-1313 vulnerability is crucial for maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Educate users about the risks of cross-site scripting attacks and the importance of secure coding practices.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Implement security measures such as input validation to prevent XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM for the affected products.