IBM DOORS Next Generation 4.0/5.0/6.0 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM DOORS Next Generation 4.0/5.0/6.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-1678. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM DOORS Next Generation 4.0/5.0/6.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 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: 134000.

The bug was discovered 11/16/2017. The weakness was published 11/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-1678 since 11/30/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 11 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101895†). Similar entries are available at VDB-110005, VDB-110014, VDB-110016 and VDB-110656. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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11/30/2016 🔍
11/16/2017 +351 days 🔍
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11/27/2017 +11 days 🔍
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11/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/25/2021 +1154 days 🔍

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM
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CVE: CVE-2017-1678 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1678
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110020
X-Force: 134000
SecurityFocus: 101895 - IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/28/2017 07:46
Updated: 01/25/2021 09:26
Changes: 11/28/2017 07:46 (60), 12/10/2019 21:50 (4), 01/25/2021 09:19 (2), 01/25/2021 09:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:17E:103

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