CVE-2019-4250 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-4250 affecting IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 to 6.0.6.1. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to credential disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2019-4250
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management that exposes it to cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2019-4250?
The vulnerability allows users to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering its behavior and leading to credential disclosure during trusted sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4250
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4250
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, enabling the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by inserting malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising the system's security.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-4250 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Educate users about the risks of executing unknown scripts
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
- Conduct security training for developers and administrators
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting attacks.