CVE-2021-20504: XSS

Published Mar 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights is 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.

Other sources

IBM Jazz Foundation 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: 198231.

Affected Software

27 affected components
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 RELM<=6.0.6.1
IBM ENI<=7.0.1
IBM RELM<=6.0.6
IBM ENI<=7.0
IBM RELM<=6.0.2
IBM ENI<=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises<=All
IBM Engineering Insights=7.0
IBM Engineering Insights=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Insights=7.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management=7.0
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises
IBM Engineering Workflow Management=7.0.0
IBM Engineering Workflow Management=7.0.1
IBM Engineering Workflow Management=7.0.2
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.6
IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.6.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.6
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.6.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.6.2

Event History

Mar 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20504.

2

What products are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights, IBM EWM (Up to and including 7.0.2), IBM RTC (Up to and including 6.0.2 and 6.0.6.1), IBM RELM (Up to and including 6.0.6.1), IBM ENI (Up to and including 7.0.2), IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises (All versions), IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (Up to and including 7.0.0), IBM Engineering Workflow Management (Up to and including 7.0.2), IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager (Up to and including 6.0.6.1), IBM Rational Team Concert (Up to and including 6.0.6.2).

3

What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

The severity level of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

What is the description of this vulnerability?

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

5

Are there any references for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find references for this vulnerability at: [IBM X-Force Exchange](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198231) and [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437579).

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