CVE-2017-1242: Code Injection
Published Jul 6, 2018
·Updated
IBM Quality Manager (RQM) 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 124524.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM Rational Quality Manager>=5.0<=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager>=6.0<=6.0.5
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management>=5.0.0<=6.0.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-1242.
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What is the severity rating of CVE-2017-1242?
CVE-2017-1242 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).
3
Which versions of IBM Quality Manager (RQM) are affected?
IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are affected.
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What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject malicious HTML code, which can be executed in the victim's web browser.
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How can I mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability?
To mitigate the risk, IBM recommends updating to a fixed version of IBM Quality Manager (RQM) or applying the necessary patches.