CVE-2018-1439 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-1439 affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 5.02 and 6.0 to 6.0.6. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows malicious users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure within trusted sessions.
Understanding CVE-2018-1439
A detailed overview of the cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager.
What is CVE-2018-1439?
CVE-2018-1439 is a security flaw found in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6, enabling attackers to insert their JavaScript code into the Web UI, modifying the intended functionality and possibly revealing credentials during authenticated sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1439
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.4, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data exposure.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1439
Insight into the technical aspects of the CVE-2018-1439 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0, 5.01, 5.02
- IBM 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 embed malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering the application's behavior and potentially compromising user credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Best practices to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-1439.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM for affected versions.
- Educate users about the risks of executing untrusted scripts in the Web UI.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Rational Quality Manager to address security vulnerabilities.
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released patches to address the vulnerability in affected versions of Rational Quality Manager.