CVE-2018-1828 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-1828 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, potentially exposing sensitive credentials.
Understanding CVE-2018-1828
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management that allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.
What is CVE-2018-1828?
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1
- Attackers can manipulate the application's functionality and potentially access sensitive data
The Impact of CVE-2018-1828
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- User Interaction: Required
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1828
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI
- Risk of exposing sensitive credentials within a trusted session
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers exploit the vulnerability by inserting malicious JavaScript code
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1828 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
- Conduct security training for developers and administrators
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM