CVE-2018-1405 : What You Need to Know

Cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6.

Understanding CVE-2018-1405

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

What is CVE-2018-1405?

CVE-2018-1405 is a security flaw that impacts versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 of IBM Rational Quality Manager. It allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data disclosure.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1405

The vulnerability can result in the disclosure of sensitive information, such as credentials, during a trusted session, posing a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1405

Insight into the technical aspects of the CVE-2018-1405 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-site scripting (XSS)
IBM X-Force ID: 138441
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Quality Manager 5.0, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Quality Manager 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, exploiting user interactions to execute unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-1405 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Educate users on safe browsing practices
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and code reviews
Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate XSS attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security advisories from IBM
Apply patches and updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities