CVE-2018-1982 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Rational Team Concert versions 5.0 to 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising application behavior and exposing credentials.

Understanding CVE-2018-1982

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Team Concert versions 5.0 to 6.0.6.

What is CVE-2018-1982?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Team Concert versions 5.0 to 6.0.6 allows malicious users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data exposure.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1982

The vulnerability could result in the exposure of sensitive information, manipulation of application behavior, and potential credential theft during trusted sessions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1982

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the Web UI, impacting the application's intended functionality.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Rational Team Concert
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 5.0 to 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1982 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS attacks.
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent malicious code injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from IBM.