CVE-2017-1564 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-1564 affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager and Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0-5.0.2 & 6.0-6.0.5. 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 susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2017-1564
This CVE involves a security flaw in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management that allows for cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2017-1564?
The vulnerability in 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 enables users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering system behavior and exposing credentials.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1564
The XSS vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 5.4. Exploiting this flaw could lead to unauthorized access and data exposure within trusted sessions.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1564
This section provides in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows malicious users to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the Web UI, compromising system integrity and potentially exposing sensitive information.
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
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-1564 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate XSS risks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement web application firewalls to detect and block XSS attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from IBM and apply patches promptly to secure the systems.