CVE-2018-1952 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Jazz Foundation (IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 6.0.6) is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential exposure. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2018-1952

The IBM Jazz Foundation, specifically the IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 5.0 through 6.0.6, has a security flaw that makes it susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2018-1952?

The vulnerability allows users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering its intended purpose and potentially exposing credentials during a trusted session.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1952

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
This vulnerability poses a risk of credential exposure and unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1952

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 5.0 to 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI to manipulate its behavior.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for developers and users

Patching and Updates

IBM has released patches to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability in affected versions.