CVE-2018-1691 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2018-1691, a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 5.02 and 6.0 to 6.0.6, allowing unauthorized code injection and potential credential exposure.
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 (XSS) vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized code injection and potential credential exposure.
Understanding CVE-2018-1691
A detailed overview of the identified vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager.
What is CVE-2018-1691?
CVE-2018-1691 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 of IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM). This flaw allows malicious users to insert unauthorized JavaScript code into the Web User Interface (UI), potentially compromising the system's integrity.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1691
The vulnerability poses a risk of altering the intended behavior of the application, leading to potential exposure of sensitive credentials during trusted sessions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1691
Insight into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The XSS vulnerability in IBM RQM versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into the UI, enabling unauthorized actions and potential data theft.
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 requires user interaction to exploit, with low privileges needed. Attackers can leverage this flaw to manipulate the UI and execute harmful scripts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Best practices to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-1691.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM promptly.
- Educate users about the risks of executing scripts from untrusted sources.
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM RQM to address security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.