CVE-2019-4431: XSS

Published Feb 5, 2020
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Updated

IBM Publishing Engine 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.

Other sources

IBM Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.6 and 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: 162888.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Rational Publishing Engine=6.0.6
IBM Rational Publishing Engine=6.0.6.1
IBM RPE<=6.0.6.1
IBM RPE<=6.0.6
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing=6.0.6
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing=6.0.6.1

Event History

Feb 5, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-4431.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4431?

The severity of CVE-2019-4431 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2019-4431 affect IBM Rational Publishing Engine?

CVE-2019-4431 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Rational Publishing Engine, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

4

Which versions of IBM Rational Publishing Engine are affected by CVE-2019-4431?

IBM Rational Publishing Engine versions 6.0.6 and 6.0.6.1 are affected by CVE-2019-4431.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-4431?

To fix CVE-2019-4431, apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.

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