CVE-2017-1363 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Team Concert (RTC) Web UI is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2017-1363

What is CVE-2017-1363?

IBM Team Concert (RTC) is susceptible to cross-site scripting, enabling users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, risking unauthorized access to confidential data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1363

This vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, such as credentials, during trusted sessions, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1363

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Team Concert (RTC) allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising sensitive data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: IBM Team Concert (RTC)
Vendor: IBM
Versions: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit cross-site scripting to inject unauthorized JavaScript code into the Web UI

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent script injection
Regularly monitor and audit the Web UI for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct security training for developers to raise awareness of secure coding practices
Utilize security tools to scan and detect vulnerabilities in the Web UI

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by IBM to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability