CVE-2018-1557: XSS

Published Oct 2, 2018
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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: 142955.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Rational Quality Manager>=5.0<=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager>=6.0<=6.0.6

Event History

Oct 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1557?

CVE-2018-1557 has a high severity due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting, leading to credential disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1557?

To fix CVE-2018-1557, upgrade IBM Rational Quality Manager to version 6.0.7 or later.

3

What versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1557?

CVE-2018-1557 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 5.0.2 and 6.0 to 6.0.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1557?

CVE-2018-1557 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability allowing injection of arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI.

5

Can CVE-2018-1557 lead to credential disclosure?

Yes, CVE-2018-1557 can potentially lead to credential disclosure due to its exploitation capabilities in a trusted environment.

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