CVE-2019-4603: Medium severity ibm rational quality manager vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2020
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Updated

IBM Quality Manager (RQM) 6.02, 6.06, and 6.0.6.1 could allow an authenticated user to create keywords through the REST API and have them appear as if they were created by another user. IBM X-Force ID: 168295.

Other sources

IBM Quality Manager (RQM) could allow an authenticated user to create keywords through the REST API and have them appear as if they were created by another user.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.6
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.6.1
IBM RQM<=6.0.6.1
IBM RQM<=6.0.6
IBM RQM<=6.0.2

Event History

Mar 27, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Apr 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4603?

CVE-2019-4603 is a vulnerability in IBM Quality Manager (RQM) that allows an authenticated user to create keywords through the REST API and have them appear as if they were created by another user.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4603?

The severity of CVE-2019-4603 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

Which versions of IBM Quality Manager are affected by CVE-2019-4603?

IBM Quality Manager (RQM) versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 6.0.6.1 are affected by CVE-2019-4603.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2019-4603?

An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2019-4603 by using the REST API to create keywords that appear to be created by another user.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-4603?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-4603 at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 168295](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/168295) and [IBM Support: Node 6172629](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6172629).

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