CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1404: 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: 138440.

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-2018-1404?

    The severity of CVE-2018-1404 is classified as a medium risk due to its potential for exploiting cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1404?

    To fix CVE-2018-1404, upgrade IBM Rational Quality Manager to version 6.0.6 or above, or to any version higher than 5.0.2.

  • Which versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1404?

    IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are affected by CVE-2018-1404.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-1404 have on users?

    CVE-2018-1404 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-1404?

    Yes, user interaction is typically required to exploit CVE-2018-1404 as it involves crossing user interfaces.

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