CVE-2018-1440 : What You Need to Know

IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are susceptible to cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. This can allow unauthorized JavaScript code injection, potentially compromising the system's integrity and exposing sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2018-1440

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6.

What is CVE-2018-1440?

Cross-site scripting flaws in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6, enabling the insertion of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1440

The vulnerability may lead to unauthorized code execution, compromising the system's functionality and potentially exposing sensitive data during trusted sessions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1440

Details on the vulnerability and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 are prone to cross-site scripting, allowing attackers to inject unauthorized JavaScript code.

Affected Systems and Versions

Rational Quality Manager 5.0, 5.01, 5.02
Rational Quality Manager 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-1440 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM for affected versions.
Regularly monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks of executing untrusted scripts.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by IBM for Rational Quality Manager.