CVE-2018-1910 : What You Need to Know

IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability, allowing unauthorized JavaScript injection into the Web User Interface.

Understanding CVE-2018-1910

A detailed overview of the cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager.

What is CVE-2018-1910?

Cross-site scripting flaw in IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6 enables the injection of malicious JavaScript code, potentially compromising system integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1910

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction Required
Allows unauthorized code injection and potential credential exposure.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1910

Insight into the vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability permits the insertion of unauthorized JavaScript code into the Web UI, leading to potential manipulation of system functionalities and credential exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 to 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
Exploitation involves injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Web User Interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Guidelines to address and prevent the CVE-2018-1910 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Regularly monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate XSS risks.

Patching and Updates

Install security patches and updates promptly to address known vulnerabilities.