CWE
200 79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3550: Infoleak

First published: Fri Aug 08 2008(Updated: )

The CQWeb login page in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information (page source code) via a combination of ?script? and ?/script? sequences in the id field, possibly related to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3550?

    CVE-2008-3550 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure through user input manipulation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3550?

    To fix CVE-2008-3550, it is recommended to update IBM Rational ClearQuest to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What information can be exposed by CVE-2008-3550?

    CVE-2008-3550 can expose potentially sensitive information from the page source code through a crafted login request.

  • Which version of IBM Rational ClearQuest is affected by CVE-2008-3550?

    CVE-2008-3550 specifically affects IBM Rational ClearQuest version 7.0.1.

  • Is CVE-2008-3550 a cross-site scripting vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3550 may be considered related to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to its exploitation method involving user input.

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