CVE-2018-1395 : What You Need to Know

IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Exploiting this flaw allows attackers to inject JavaScript code into the Web interface, potentially compromising sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2018-1395

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6.

What is CVE-2018-1395?

XSS vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6
Allows insertion of JavaScript code into the Web UI
Can manipulate functionality and expose sensitive credentials

The Impact of CVE-2018-1395

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Potential for credential exposure and tampering with functionality

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1395

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6.

Vulnerability Description

Allows users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI
Potential to compromise the intended functionality and expose sensitive data

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0, 5.01, 5.02, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Web interface

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Regularly monitor for security updates and patches Long-Term Security Practices:
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits and awareness of phishing attempts
Implement content security policies to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities
Ensure secure coding practices are followed
Keep systems and software up to date with the latest security patches
Utilize web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic
Employ input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks
Monitor and analyze web traffic for suspicious activities
Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Stay informed about emerging security threats and best practices

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes for the XSS vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6