CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1601: XSS

First published: Mon Oct 01 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: 143791.

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-2018-1601?

    The severity of CVE-2018-1601 is classified as Medium due to its potential for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

  • What versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1601?

    CVE-2018-1601 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1601?

    To fix CVE-2018-1601, upgrade IBM Rational Quality Manager to a patched version that is above 6.0.6 or greater.

  • What type of security vulnerability is CVE-2018-1601?

    CVE-2018-1601 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • What could happen if CVE-2018-1601 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2018-1601 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

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