CVE-2018-1983 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Rational Team Concert versions 5.0 through 6.0.6 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially exposing credentials during trusted sessions.

Understanding CVE-2018-1983

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Rational Team Concert that allows users to insert JavaScript code into the Web UI, leading to potential credential exposure.

What is CVE-2018-1983?

The versions of IBM Rational Team Concert from 5.0 to 6.0.6 are susceptible to cross-site scripting, enabling the injection of JavaScript code that can alter the software's intended functionality.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1983

The vulnerability can result in the exposure of credentials during trusted sessions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1983

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Team Concert versions 5.0 to 6.0.6.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Regularly monitor for security advisories from IBM.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users on safe browsing practices.
Implement security training for developers to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security updates.