CVE-2016-6054 in Jazz Foundation
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Jazz Foundation is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/09/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-6054 affects IBM Jazz Foundation, a collaborative software development platform that provides integrated tools for software development teams. This platform serves as a foundation for various IBM Rational products and supports features including issue tracking, version control, and project management capabilities. The vulnerability manifests as a cross-site scripting flaw that compromises the security of the web-based user interface components.
The technical flaw resides in the insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the IBM Jazz Foundation web application. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code through user input fields or parameters that are not properly sanitized before being rendered in the web interface. This weakness allows the execution of arbitrary code within the context of a victim's browser session, effectively bypassing normal security restrictions. The vulnerability specifically impacts the web user interface components where user-generated content is displayed without adequate sanitization measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it creates potential for credential theft and session hijacking attacks. When authenticated users interact with the compromised web interface, the injected JavaScript code can access session cookies, form data, and other sensitive information that the browser stores. This presents a significant risk to organizations relying on IBM Jazz Foundation for collaborative development, as attackers could potentially gain access to development credentials, source code repositories, and other confidential project information. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates within a trusted session context, making detection more challenging.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability effectively. Input validation and output encoding mechanisms must be strengthened throughout the application to prevent malicious code injection. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. The IBM Jazz Foundation should be updated to the latest available patches that address this specific cross-site scripting vulnerability. Additionally, implementing content security policies and using security headers can provide additional protection against exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and represents a common attack vector that maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting and T1531 for credential access through session manipulation.