CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1738: XSS

First published: Tue Jul 10 2018(Updated: )

IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 contains an undisclosed vulnerability that would allow an authenticated user to obtain elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 134919.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational Quality Manager>=5.0<=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager>=6.0<=6.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1738?

    The severity of CVE-2017-1738 is significant as it allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges within IBM Rational Quality Manager.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1738?

    To fix CVE-2017-1738, update your IBM Rational Quality Manager to a version beyond 6.0.5.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1738?

    CVE-2017-1738 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-1738?

    Authenticated users of IBM Rational Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1738 due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • Is CVE-2017-1738 publicly known?

    CVE-2017-1738 contains an undisclosed vulnerability; however, it has been recognized by IBM through their X-Force ID.

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