CVE-2018-1759 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-1759 affecting IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6. Understand the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw that allows unauthorized JavaScript code injection, potentially compromising user credentials.
Understanding CVE-2018-1759
Versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager from 5.0 to 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability, impacting the Web UI.
What is CVE-2018-1759?
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6
- Allows injection of unauthorized JavaScript code in the Web UI
- May alter intended functionality and expose credentials within a trusted session
The Impact of CVE-2018-1759
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- User Interaction Required
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1759
Vulnerability Description
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager
- Enables injection of unauthorized JavaScript code
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI
- Code execution within the context of the user's session
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
- Employ security tools to detect and mitigate XSS vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released patches to address the vulnerability
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes