CVE-2018-1975 : What You Need to Know

IBM Rational DOORS Web Access versions 9.5.1 through 9.5.2.9 and 9.6 through 9.6.1.9 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially allowing unauthorized JavaScript code injection.

Understanding CVE-2018-1975

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Rational DOORS Web Access that could lead to cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2018-1975?

The vulnerability in versions 9.5.1 through 9.5.2.9 and 9.6 through 9.6.1.9 of IBM Rational DOORS Web Access allows malicious users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, compromising the system's security.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1975

The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate the Web UI, potentially exposing sensitive information like credentials within a trusted session.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1975

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Rational DOORS Web Access versions 9.5.1 through 9.5.2.9 and 9.6 through 9.6.1.9 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, posing a security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 9.5.1, 9.5.1.1, 9.5.2, 9.5.2.1, 9.6, 9.6.0.1, 9.6.1, 9.6.1.1, 9.6.1.3, 9.6.1.4, 9.6.1.7, 9.6.1.8, 9.6.1.9, and more.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1975 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users about the risks of executing arbitrary JavaScript code.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Rational DOORS Web Access.
Implement security best practices to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to address CVE-2018-1975.