CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1607: XSS

First published: Mon Nov 27 2017(Updated: )

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 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: 132927.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0.1
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0.3
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1607?

    CVE-2017-1607 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1607?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-1607, upgrade to a version of IBM DOORS Next Generation that includes the necessary security patches.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-1607 have on user sessions?

    CVE-2017-1607 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of credentials and session-related information by allowing malicious JavaScript execution.

  • Which versions of IBM DOORS Next Generation are affected by CVE-2017-1607?

    CVE-2017-1607 affects IBM DOORS Next Generation versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.

  • Is there a publicly available exploit for CVE-2017-1607?

    There are no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2017-1607, but the vulnerability can be exploited with minimal effort by an attacker.

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