CVE-2017-1540 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-1540 affecting IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6. Understand the impact, vulnerability details, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities have been identified in IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6, allowing users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising application functionality and exposing credentials.
Understanding CVE-2017-1540
What is CVE-2017-1540?
IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6 are susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling unauthorized injection of JavaScript code into the Web UI.
The Impact of CVE-2017-1540
These vulnerabilities pose a risk of altering the intended application behavior, potentially leading to the exposure of credentials within trusted sessions.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-1540
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- IBM X-Force ID: 130808
- Allows injection of arbitrary JavaScript code
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Rational DOORS
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 9.5, 9.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can embed malicious JavaScript code in the Web UI, manipulating application functionality and potentially compromising user credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by IBM promptly
- Implement input validation to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address security flaws
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- IBM has released patches to address the XSS vulnerabilities in Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6