CVE-2017-1278

Description

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 124756.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation
Affected: IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002809 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124756 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98994 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1278?
CVE-2017-1278 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1278?
To fix CVE-2017-1278, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-1278 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1278 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1278?
CVE-2017-1278 affects IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation , IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation.
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