What is the severity of CVE-2018-1691?

CVE-2018-1691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1691?

To fix CVE-2018-1691, upgrade IBM Rational Quality Manager to version 5.0.3 or later, or 6.0.7 or later.

What are the consequences of CVE-2018-1691?

Exploiting CVE-2018-1691 may lead to credential disclosure and alteration of the intended functionality within the application.

Which versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1691?

CVE-2018-1691 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 5.0.2 and 6.0 to 6.0.6.

Is CVE-2018-1691 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2018-1691 can be easily exploited by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI.

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CVE-2018-1691

medium

5.4

CWE

2/10/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-1691: 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: 145582.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Rational Quality Manager	>=5.0<=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager	>=6.0<=6.0.6

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733078

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1691?
CVE-2018-1691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1691?
To fix CVE-2018-1691, upgrade IBM Rational Quality Manager to version 5.0.3 or later, or 6.0.7 or later.
What are the consequences of CVE-2018-1691?
Exploiting CVE-2018-1691 may lead to credential disclosure and alteration of the intended functionality within the application.
Which versions of IBM Rational Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2018-1691?
CVE-2018-1691 affects IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 5.0.2 and 6.0 to 6.0.6.
Is CVE-2018-1691 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2018-1691 can be easily exploited by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI.

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