CVE-2018-1823 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 to 6.0.6 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows the injection of JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising system integrity and exposing sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2018-1823

This CVE involves a security flaw in IBM Rational Quality Manager that could lead to unauthorized JavaScript code execution.

What is CVE-2018-1823?

The vulnerability in IBM Rational Quality Manager versions 5.0 through 6.0.6 allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web User Interface, compromising the system's intended functionality and potentially exposing sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1823

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 5.4. Attackers can exploit this flaw to manipulate the application's behavior and potentially access confidential data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1823

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables cross-site scripting, allowing threat actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, leading to potential data exposure and system compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0.3
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0.4
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0.5
IBM Rational Quality Manager 6.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1823 with these security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official patches and updates from IBM.
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent malicious code injection.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate XSS risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes for affected versions of Rational Quality Manager.
Stay informed about security advisories and apply patches promptly to safeguard your systems.