CVE-2017-1690 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-1690, a cross-site scripting vulnerability impacting IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 to 6.0.5. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
A security issue has been identified 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. This vulnerability involves cross-site scripting, allowing unauthorized JavaScript code insertion into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure within trusted sessions.
Understanding CVE-2017-1690
This CVE involves cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management.
What is CVE-2017-1690?
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-2017-1690
- 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
- Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium)
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1690
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability allows users to insert unauthorized JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM 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
- IBM 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
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI interface.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2017-1690 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement security training for developers and users to raise awareness about secure coding practices.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates.