CVE-2018-1394 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in various IBM Rational products allows for cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure during trusted sessions.

Understanding CVE-2018-1394

This CVE involves a vulnerability in multiple IBM Rational products that can be exploited for cross-site scripting.

What is CVE-2018-1394?

This vulnerability enables users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering its intended functionality and potentially exposing credentials during trusted sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1394

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: High
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Scope: Changed
Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1394

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting, enabling the insertion of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following IBM Rational products and versions are affected:

Rational DOORS Next Generation: 5.0.2, 5.0, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Rhapsody Design Manager: 5.0, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 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 Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 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 Software Architect Design Manager: 5.0, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1
Rational Quality Manager: 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 Team Concert: 5.0, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, affecting the system's behavior.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1394 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to avoid executing malicious scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch affected IBM Rational products.
Implement security training for developers to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM for the affected products.