CVE-2020-4857: XSS

Published Feb 26, 2021
·
Updated

IBM Engineering products are vulnerable to stored 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: 190460.

Other sources

IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next is vulnerable to stored 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

Affected Software

46 affected components
IBM RDNG<=6.0.2
IBM DOORS Next<=7.0
IBM DOORS Next<=7.0.1
IBM DOORS Next<=7.0.2
IBM RDNG<=6.0.6.1
IBM RDNG<=6.0.6
IBM PUB<=7.0.1
IBM PUB<=7.0.2
IBM PUB<=7.0
IBM EWM<=7.0.2
IBM EWM<=7.0.1
IBM RTC<=6.0.2
IBM RTC<=6.0.6.1
IBM EWM<=7.0
IBM RTC<=6.0.6
IBM Global Configuration Management<=All
IBM ETM<=7.0.2
IBM RQM<=6.0.6.1
IBM ETM<=7.0.1
IBM RQM<=6.0.6
IBM ETM<=7.0.0
IBM RQM<=6.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises<=All
IBM DOORS Next=7.0
IBM DOORS Next=7.0.1
IBM DOORS Next=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management=7.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises
IBM Engineering Test Management=7.0.0
IBM Engineering Test Management=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Test Management=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Workflow Management=7.0
IBM Engineering Workflow Management=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Workflow Management=7.0.2
IBM Global Configuration Management
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.6
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=6.0.6.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.6
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.6.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.6
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.6.1

Event History

Feb 26, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4857.

2

Which IBM Engineering products are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Engineering products RDNG, DOORS Next, PUB, EWM, RTC, Global Configuration Management, ETM, RQM, and Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2020-4857?

The severity of vulnerability CVE-2020-4857 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.4.

4

How does the vulnerability CVE-2020-4857 work?

The vulnerability CVE-2020-4857 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for vulnerability CVE-2020-4857?

Yes, IBM has provided fixes or patches for the affected IBM Engineering products to address vulnerability CVE-2020-4857. Please refer to the IBM support pages for more information.

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