CVE-2017-1278: XSS

Published Jun 12, 2017

Updated

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 is 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: 124756.

Affected Software

15 affected components

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

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002809

Event History

Jun 12, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1278?

CVE-2017-1278 has a medium severity level due to its potential for HTML injection attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1278?

To fix CVE-2017-1278, update IBM DOORS Next Generation or IBM Rational Requirements Composer to the latest patched version.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1278?

CVE-2017-1278 affects IBM DOORS Next Generation versions 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0, as well as specific versions of IBM Rational Requirements Composer.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1278?

CVE-2017-1278 is an HTML injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute malicious code in the context of the victim's web browser.

Who reported CVE-2017-1278?

CVE-2017-1278 was reported by IBM X-Force and registered under ID 124756.