CVE-2018-1557 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are susceptible to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential exposure within trusted sessions.

Understanding CVE-2018-1557

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager that allows the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

What is CVE-2018-1557?

Cross-site scripting flaw in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6, enabling unauthorized JavaScript code insertion.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1557

Risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information
Potential modification of system functionality
Disclosure of credentials within secure sessions

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1557

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows users to insert arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering system behavior and compromising security.

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

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1557 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training for developers and administrators
Implement secure coding practices
Conduct periodic security assessments

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from IBM
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities