CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1403: XSS

First published: Tue Oct 02 2018(Updated: )

IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are 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: 138439.

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<=6.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1403?

    CVE-2018-1403 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user credentials and web UI functionality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1403?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-1403, upgrade IBM Rational Quality Manager to the latest patched version beyond 6.0.6.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1403?

    CVE-2018-1403 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1403?

    CVE-2018-1403 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of malicious JavaScript into the web UI.

  • Can CVE-2018-1403 lead to data theft?

    Yes, CVE-2018-1403 can potentially lead to credential disclosure and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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