IBM DOORS Next Generation 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2/6.0.5 cross site scripting

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A vulnerability was found in IBM DOORS Next Generation 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2/6.0.5. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-1790. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM DOORS Next Generation 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2/6.0.5. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, and 6.0 through 6.0.5 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: 137035.

The bug was discovered 04/10/2018. The weakness was published 04/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-1790 since 11/30/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 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.

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• IBM

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• DOORS Next Generation

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• 5.0
• 5.0.1
• 5.0.2
• 6.0.5

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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