CVE-2017-1621 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2017-1621 affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager & 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 vulnerability. This could allow malicious users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure during trusted sessions.
Understanding CVE-2017-1621
This CVE involves a security flaw in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management that could compromise the integrity of the Web UI.
What is CVE-2017-1621?
Cross-site scripting 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.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1621
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1621
This section provides a deeper look into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows users to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering its intended functionality.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Rational Quality Manager 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
- 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
The vulnerability enables attackers to embed unauthorized JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from this vulnerability with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Educate users about the risks of executing unknown scripts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement security measures to detect and block malicious scripts.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.