CVE-2017-1338: XSS

Published Aug 18, 2017
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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: 126246.

Affected Software

14 affected components
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
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=5.0.0
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=5.0.1
IBM Rational Requirements Composer=5.0.2

Event History

Aug 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1338?

CVE-2017-1338 is classified as a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2017-1338 affect IBM DOORS Next Generation and IBM Rational Requirements Composer?

CVE-2017-1338 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and credential disclosure.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-1338?

To fix CVE-2017-1338, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest patched version of IBM DOORS Next Generation or IBM Rational Requirements Composer.

4

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2017-1338?

CVE-2017-1338 affects IBM DOORS Next Generation versions 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0, as well as several versions of IBM Rational Requirements Composer.

5

What measures can I take to mitigate CVE-2017-1338?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1338, users should implement content security policies and input validation to prevent unauthorized scripts from being executed.

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