CVE-2018-1760 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1760 affecting IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Understanding CVE-2018-1760
This CVE identifies a security weakness in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1, allowing for cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2018-1760?
- The vulnerability enables the insertion of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering its behavior.
- Attackers could exploit this to access sensitive login details during trusted sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1760
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- User Interaction Required
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1760
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
- Versions: 6.0 to 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unusual activities indicating exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update software to patched versions.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices.
- Implement security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.