CVE-2016-6061 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-2016-6061 affects IBM Jazz Foundation, a collaborative software development platform that provides integrated tools for requirements management, change management, and project tracking. This cross-site scripting vulnerability represents a significant security risk within the web-based user interface of the platform, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of user sessions. The flaw exists in the web application's handling of user input, specifically in how it processes and renders data within the user interface components.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the IBM Jazz Foundation web application. When users interact with the platform's web interface, malicious JavaScript code can be injected through various input vectors including form fields, URL parameters, or user-generated content that is subsequently displayed without proper sanitization. This weakness allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts within the context of a user's browser session, leveraging the trust relationship that exists between the user and the application. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 as Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which specifically addresses the failure to properly encode or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can lead to session hijacking and credential theft within trusted user sessions. When an authenticated user visits a maliciously crafted page or interacts with compromised content within the Jazz Foundation environment, the injected JavaScript code can access session cookies, form data, and other sensitive information that the user's browser has stored. This creates a persistent threat where attackers can maintain access to user accounts and potentially escalate privileges within the development environment. The vulnerability particularly affects collaborative development workflows where users may be tricked into viewing malicious content through shared links, comments, or project documentation that contains the injected scripts.
Organizations utilizing IBM Jazz Foundation should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent the execution of unauthorized JavaScript code within the application interface. The recommended mitigations include implementing strict content security policies, employing proper HTML encoding for all user-generated content, and conducting regular security testing of web applications to identify potential injection vectors. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring systems to detect suspicious activity patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript, and represents a critical weakness in the application's defense-in-depth strategy. Organizations should also ensure that all users receive security awareness training to recognize potential phishing attempts that may leverage this vulnerability, and that proper access controls and session management mechanisms are implemented to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.