CVE-2018-1507 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.5 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2018-1507

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.5 is susceptible to cross-site scripting, allowing injection of custom JavaScript code into the Web UI.

What is CVE-2018-1507?

The vulnerability in IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.5 enables users to inject JavaScript code, altering functionality and risking credential exposure during trusted sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1507

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium Severity)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1507

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.5

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Rational DOORS Next Generation
Vendor: IBM
Version: 6.0.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fix provided by IBM
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Educate users on safe browsing practices and potential risks

Patching and Updates

Refer to IBM's official support page for the necessary patch and updates