CVE-2021-20520: 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: 198572.

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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-20520.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20520?

The severity of CVE-2021-20520 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-20520?

The following IBM products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-20520: 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 versions), IBM ENI 7.0, IBM ENI 7.0.1, IBM ENI 7.0.2, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management 7.0, 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.

4

What is the vulnerability in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights?

The vulnerability in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights is a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-20520?

IBM has released patches and fixes for the affected products listed in the answer to the previous question. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.

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