CVE-2021-29790: XSS

Published Jul 7, 2022
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Updated

IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant 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 Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises (All versions) 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: 203440.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises<=All
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises

Event History

Jul 7, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29790?

CVE-2021-29790 is a vulnerability in IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29790?

The severity of CVE-2021-29790 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2021-29790 affect IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises?

CVE-2021-29790 affects all versions of IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-29790?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29790 by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI to alter the intended functionality and potentially disclose credentials.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-29790?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-29790. Please refer to the official IBM support page for more information.

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