CVE-2018-1764 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 6.0.6 are susceptible to cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, potentially leading to unauthorized access to credentials within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2018-1764

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 6.0.6 allow for the insertion of JavaScript code into the Web UI, posing a risk of altering intended functionality and compromising sensitive data.

What is CVE-2018-1764?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager
Allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI
Potential manipulation of intended functionality
Risk of unauthorized access to credentials within a trusted session

The Impact of CVE-2018-1764

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction Required
Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to credentials

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1764

Vulnerability Description

XSS vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6
Allows insertion of arbitrary JavaScript code
Potential manipulation of Web UI functionality

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting the XSS vulnerability enables attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI
This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data within a trusted session

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Install patches and updates released by IBM to address the XSS vulnerability