CVE-2020-4977 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4977

What is CVE-2020-4977?

CVE-2020-4977 is a vulnerability in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing that allows users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially compromising the system's security.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4977

This vulnerability could lead to the alteration of intended functionality, enabling attackers to disclose credentials within a trusted session.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4977

Vulnerability Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing is susceptible to stored cross-site scripting, posing a risk of unauthorized JavaScript injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Quality Manager 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Rational Rhapsody Model Manager 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0
Engineering Test Management 7.0.0, 7.0.1
Rational DOORS Next Generation 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, with a high exploit code maturity level.

Mitigation and Prevention

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 affected systems.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Monitor and restrict user input to mitigate injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches from IBM.