CVE-2019-4083 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-4083 affecting IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting flaw that allows users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and credential exposure.
Understanding CVE-2019-4083
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 related to cross-site scripting.
What is CVE-2019-4083?
The vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products allows users to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, posing a risk of unauthorized actions and potential disclosure of credentials during trusted sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4083
The vulnerability's impact is rated as medium severity with a CVSS base score of 5.4. It requires user interaction for exploitation and can result in the alteration of intended functionality and possible credential exposure.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4083
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 allows for cross-site scripting, enabling the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-4083 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Educate users about the risks of executing arbitrary code in the Web UI.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and update security patches for IBM Jazz Foundation products.
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to address vulnerabilities promptly.