CVE-2020-4542: XSS

Published Jul 27, 2020
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Updated

IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Generation 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 Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products are 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: 183046.

Affected Software

14 affected components
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next=7.0
IBM RQM<=6.0.6.1
IBM RQM<=6.0.6
IBM ETM<=7.0.0
IBM RQM<=6.0.2
IBM EWM<=7.0
IBM CLM<=6.0.6.1
IBM CLM<=6.0.6
IBM ELM<=7.0
IBM CLM<=6.0.2
IBM RDNG<=6.0.2
IBM RDNG<=6.0.6.1
IBM RDNG<=6.0.6
IBM DOORS Next<=7.0

Event History

Jul 27, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-4542.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4542?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4542 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2020-4542?

The affected IBM products include RQM, ETM, EWM, CLM, ELM, RDNG, and Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next.

4

How does CVE-2020-4542 affect users?

CVE-2020-4542 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

5

How can I obtain more information about CVE-2020-4542?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4542 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support page.

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