IBM Rational ClearQuest up to 7.1.1 Web Client cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM Rational ClearQuest up to 7.1.1. This affects an unknown part of the component Web Client. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-4839. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Rational ClearQuest up to 7.1.1 (Business Process Management Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Web Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The OSLC interface in the Web Client (aka CQ Web) in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.9 and 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks via a FRAME element.

The weakness was shared 12/20/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4839 since 09/06/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63323 (IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x < 7.1.2.9 / 8.0.0.x < 8.0.0.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120748 (IBM Rational ClearQuest Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 7.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (79068), Tenable (63323), SecurityFocus (BID 56946†), SecurityTracker (ID 1027889†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37765†). The entry VDB-63223 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 63323
Nessus Name: IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x < 7.1.2.9 / 8.0.0.x < 8.0.0.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Rational ClearQuest 7.1.2

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09/06/2012 🔍
12/12/2012 +97 days 🔍
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12/24/2012 +3 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +820 days 🔍
12/21/2021 +2464 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4839 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4839
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63219
X-Force: 79068
SecurityFocus: 56946 - IBM Rational ClearQuest SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1027889 - IBM Rational ClearQuest Input Validation Hole in Web Server Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 37765 - IBM Rational ClearQuest Web Client OSLC Interface Allows Remote Phishing Attacks via a FRAME Element, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/21/2021 01:37
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (66), 04/22/2017 18:26 (9), 12/21/2021 01:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:701:103

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