IBM DOORS Next Generation up to 6.0.6 Web UI cross site scripting

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM DOORS Next Generation 6.0.2/6.0.3/6.0.4/6.0.5/6.0.6. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-1912. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM DOORS Next Generation 6.0.2/6.0.3/6.0.4/6.0.5/6.0.6. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Web UI. 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. CVE summarizes:

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2 through 6.0.6 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: 152736.

The bug was discovered 03/04/2019. The weakness was published 03/06/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-1912 since 12/13/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/26/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 $5k-$25k.

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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• 6.0.2
• 6.0.3
• 6.0.4
• 6.0.5
• 6.0.6

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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