CVE-2021-20518: 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: 198437.

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 CVE-2021-20518?

CVE-2021-20518 is a vulnerability in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

2

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2021-20518?

IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC), IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager (RELM), and IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20518?

The severity of CVE-2021-20518 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can the CVE-2021-20518 vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by using cross-site scripting (XSS) to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI of affected IBM products.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2021-20518?

Yes, IBM has provided fixes for the affected products. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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