CVE-2012-2160 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Rational Change 5.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the SUPP_TEMPLATE_FLAG parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Change	5.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74753VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74753VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-2160?

CVE-2012-2160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). IBM Rational Change 5.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the SUPP_TEMPLATE_FLAG par...

How severe is CVE-2012-2160?

CVE-2012-2160 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2160?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Rational Change.