CVE-2018-1403 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 to 5.02 and 6.0 to 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw allows the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications and credential exposure.

Understanding CVE-2018-1403

A detailed overview of the cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager.

What is CVE-2018-1403?

CVE-2018-1403 is a security vulnerability found in versions 5.0 to 5.02 and 6.0 to 6.0.6 of IBM Rational Quality Manager. It enables attackers to insert arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, posing a risk of altering system functionality and disclosing sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1403

The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to credentials, manipulation of system behavior, and potential security breaches within trusted sessions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1403

Insights into the technical aspects of the CVE-2018-1403 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-site scripting (XSS)
IBM X-Force ID: 138439
Allows injection of JavaScript code into the Web UI

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 5.02
IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 6.0 to 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-1403 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Rational Quality Manager
Conduct security training for developers to prevent XSS vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Refer to IBM's official documentation for patching instructions