Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in IBM Rational Change 5.3
CVE-2012-2160

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Rational Change
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2022

What is CVE-2012-2160?

IBM Rational Change 5.3 is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability due to insufficient validation of user input. This flaw enables a remote attacker to construct a malicious URL that, when accessed by a victim, allows execution of arbitrary scripts within their web browser, compromising the security context of the website. Exploiting this vulnerability may lead to the theft of user authentication credentials, further endangering sensitive information.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74753
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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