CVE-2017-1168: XSS

Published Aug 10, 2017
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Updated

IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 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: 123187.

Affected Software

12 affected components
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=5.0.0
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.0
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.3

Event History

Aug 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1168?

The severity of CVE-2017-1168 is classified as medium due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1168?

To fix CVE-2017-1168, users should apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for the affected versions of Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager.

3

What versions of IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1168?

CVE-2017-1168 affects IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager versions 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 specifically 4.0.3 to 6.0.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1168?

CVE-2017-1168 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2017-1168 have on users?

CVE-2017-1168 can lead to unauthorized execution of JavaScript in a user's session, potentially resulting in sensitive data disclosure.

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