CVE-2021-20506: XSS

Published Mar 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM Engineering Workflow Management 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 for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-20506.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20506?

The severity of CVE-2021-20506 is medium.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-20506?

IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) versions 7.0.2 and 7.0.1, IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC) versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6.1, and 6.0.6, IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager (RELM) versions 6.0.6.1 and 6.0.6, IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) version 7.0.0 are affected by CVE-2021-20506.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-20506?

CVE-2021-20506 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 available for CVE-2021-20506?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-20506 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198233) and [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437579).

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