What is the severity of CVE-2017-1689?

CVE-2017-1689 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1689?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1689, users should apply the recommended patches provided by IBM for Rational DOORS Next Generation version 6.0 and its updates.

What is the impact of CVE-2017-1689?

The impact of CVE-2017-1689 allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, which may alter functionality and expose user credentials within trusted sessions.

Which versions of IBM DOORS Next Generation are affected by CVE-2017-1689?

CVE-2017-1689 affects IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-1689 if I cannot apply the fix immediately?

As an immediate workaround for CVE-2017-1689, administrators can limit access to the software or utilize web application firewalls to help mitigate potential attacks.

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CVE-2017-1689

medium

5.4

CWE

27/11/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-1689: 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: 134064.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Rational DOORS	=6.0
IBM Rational DOORS	=6.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS	=6.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS	=6.0.3
IBM Rational DOORS	=6.0.4

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010329

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1689?
CVE-2017-1689 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to credential disclosure through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1689?
To mitigate CVE-2017-1689, users should apply the recommended patches provided by IBM for Rational DOORS Next Generation version 6.0 and its updates.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-1689?
The impact of CVE-2017-1689 allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, which may alter functionality and expose user credentials within trusted sessions.
Which versions of IBM DOORS Next Generation are affected by CVE-2017-1689?
CVE-2017-1689 affects IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation versions 6.0 through 6.0.4.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-1689 if I cannot apply the fix immediately?
As an immediate workaround for CVE-2017-1689, administrators can limit access to the software or utilize web application firewalls to help mitigate potential attacks.

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