CVE-2018-1760 in Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 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: 148614.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/08/2023
IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management version 6.0 through 6.0.6.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a critical security flaw in the web-based user interface. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in web pages. The flaw exists in the web UI components that process user-supplied data without adequate validation or encoding mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious JavaScript code through crafted input fields or parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session. When a user interacts with the vulnerable application, the malicious script can be executed in the victim's browser, potentially compromising the integrity of the trusted session. This type of vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to hijack user sessions, steal authentication credentials, and perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The attack typically requires the victim to be logged into the application and to click on a malicious link or interact with a crafted web page that triggers the XSS payload.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can lead to complete session compromise and credential disclosure within a trusted session. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access to the application, potentially gaining access to sensitive project data, development artifacts, and collaborative information managed within the Rational CLM environment. The vulnerability affects organizations using the specified versions of IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, which are commonly deployed in enterprise environments for software development lifecycle management, making this a significant concern for organizations managing critical development processes and intellectual property.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate application of IBM's security patches and updates released for this specific CVE. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious code injection, following the OWASP XSS prevention guidelines. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Network segmentation and monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious activities related to this vulnerability. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their Rational CLM installations, review user access controls, and implement multi-factor authentication to reduce the impact of potential credential compromise. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection and T1531 for credential access, demonstrating the multi-layered attack vectors that can emerge from a single XSS vulnerability in enterprise collaboration platforms.