CVE-2016-9973: XSS

Published Jun 13, 2017
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Updated

IBM Jazz Foundation is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 120209.

Affected Software

102 affected components
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.1
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.2
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.3
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.4
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.5
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.6
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.7
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.1
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.2
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.1
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.2
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.3
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.3
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.3
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.4
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.5
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.6
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.7
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.3
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.3
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.4
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.5
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.6
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=4.0.7
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.3
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.3
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=5.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager=6.0.3
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=5.0
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=6.0
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager=6.0.3

Event History

Jun 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9973?

CVE-2016-9973 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting and compromise of user credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9973?

To fix CVE-2016-9973, users should apply the latest patches and updates released by IBM for the affected software versions.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2016-9973?

CVE-2016-9973 affects multiple IBM products including Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational Quality Manager, and Rational Team Concert among others.

4

Can CVE-2016-9973 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2016-9973 can lead to credentials disclosure within a trusted session, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9973 if immediate patching isn't possible?

While the most effective measure is to patch, limiting user access to the affected applications can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-9973.

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