CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1247: XSS

First published: Mon Jun 12 2017(Updated: )

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 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: 124627.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=5.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.0
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 Requirements Composer=4.0.1
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=4.0.2
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=4.0.3
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=4.0.4
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=4.0.5
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=4.0.6
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=4.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1247?

    CVE-2017-1247 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks that can lead to credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1247?

    To remediate CVE-2017-1247, update IBM DOORS Next Generation or Rational Requirements Composer to the latest patched version.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1247?

    CVE-2017-1247 affects IBM DOORS Next Generation versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 6.0.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, and 6.0.3, as well as Rational Requirements Composer versions 4.0.1 through 4.0.7.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-1247?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2017-1247 include unauthorized modification of web applications and compromised user credentials within a trusted session.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-1247?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-1247 typically requires victim user interaction to execute the embedded JavaScript.

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