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CVE-2020-4975: XSS

First published: Fri Feb 26 2021(Updated: )

IBM Engineering products 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: 192435.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation<=6.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation<=7.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation<=7.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation<=7.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation<=6.0.6.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation<=6.0.6
IBM Pub<=7.0.1
IBM Pub<=7.0.2
IBM Pub<=7.0
IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)<=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)<=7.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert<=6.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert<=6.0.6.1
IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)<=7.0
IBM Rational Team Concert<=6.0.6
IBM Global Configuration Management<=All
IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)<=7.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM)<=6.0.6.1
IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)<=7.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM)<=6.0.6
IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)<=7.0.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM)<=6.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant<=All
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=7.0
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=7.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=7.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant
IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)=7.0.0
IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)=7.0
IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)=7.0.2
IBM Global Configuration Management
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation=6.0.6
IBM Engineering Requirements Management 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

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6417585

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this cross-site scripting vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4975.

  • Which products are affected by the CVE-2020-4975 vulnerability?

    The following IBM products are affected: IBM RDNG (version up to 6.0.2), IBM DOORS Next (version up to 7.0.2), IBM PUB (version up to 7.0.2), IBM EWM (version up to 7.0.2), IBM RTC (version up to 6.0.6.1), IBM Global Configuration Management (all versions), IBM ETM (version up to 7.0.2), IBM RQM (version up to 6.0.6.1), IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises (all versions), IBM Engineering Test Management (version up to 7.0.2), and IBM Engineering Workflow Management (version up to 7.0.2).

  • What is the severity of the CVE-2020-4975 vulnerability?

    The severity of the CVE-2020-4975 vulnerability is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

  • How does the CVE-2020-4975 vulnerability work?

    The vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

  • Are there any fixes or patches available for the CVE-2020-4975 vulnerability?

    Yes, IBM has provided fixes for the affected products. Please refer to the IBM support pages for more information and to download the necessary patches.

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