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5.4

IBM Rational CLM web UI may run malicious code

CVE-2016-8968 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The web interface of IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management can be tricked into executing unwanted JavaScript code. This could let an attacker change how the site works or steal login details during a trusted session. Apply the vendor's security update or patch as soon as possible to stop this risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management 6.0.0
6.0.1
6.0.2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Jazz Foundation 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 lead...
IBM Jazz Foundation 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 Reference #: 1998515.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published15 Feb 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-8968 · NVD
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