CVE-2017-1305 in DOORS Next Generation
Summary
by MITRE
IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2 and 6.0.3 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. IBM X-Force ID: 125459.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-1305 affects IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) versions 6.0.2 and 6.0.3, representing a critical cross-site scripting flaw that compromises the web-based user interface of this requirements management platform. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is classified as a fundamental web application security weakness where malicious scripts can be injected into web pages viewed by other users. The affected system operates within enterprise environments where requirements management and traceability are critical, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it targets the core user interaction mechanisms of the application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code through input fields or parameters within the web UI of DNG/RRC, bypassing normal security controls that should prevent such malicious code execution. When legitimate users interact with the compromised application, the injected scripts execute within their browser context, potentially enabling session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive requirements data. The attack vector specifically targets the web interface components that handle user input without proper sanitization or encoding, creating an environment where malicious payloads can persist and execute across different user sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can facilitate more sophisticated attacks within the enterprise environment where DNG/RRC systems are deployed. Attackers could leverage this flaw to establish persistent access to requirements management systems, potentially compromising the integrity of critical business requirements, design specifications, and traceability matrices that are essential for software development and compliance processes. The vulnerability's potential to enable credentials disclosure within trusted sessions aligns with ATT&CK technique T1539 which focuses on credentials from password storage components, making this a particularly concerning weakness in enterprise security postures where these systems often contain sensitive intellectual property and regulatory compliance data.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data within the DNG/RRC web interface, along with regular security updates to patch the vulnerability. Network segmentation and monitoring of web application traffic can help detect potential exploitation attempts, while user education regarding suspicious web interactions remains crucial. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date security practices and implementing comprehensive input sanitization across all web applications, particularly those handling sensitive enterprise data in requirements management environments where the integrity of system documentation directly impacts overall security posture and compliance requirements.