CVE-2019-4249 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-4249 affecting IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially allowing attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Understanding CVE-2019-4249
This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1.
What is CVE-2019-4249?
- The vulnerability allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.
- Attackers can modify the intended behavior of the application, potentially leading to credential exposure during trusted sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4249
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4249
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to insert arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
- Vendor: IBM
- Vulnerable 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 Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Changed
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Apply official patches or fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent malicious code injection.
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update software and apply security patches.
- Conduct security training to educate users on safe coding practices.
- Implement web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic.
- Employ security testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Stay informed about security advisories and updates from IBM.
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released official fixes to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1.