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IBM Rational ClearQuest CQWeb before 7.1.1 mishandled legacy automatic-login URLs. The reported impact is possible discovery of user account passwords through unspecified vectors. Treat this as credential exposure risk for any remaining ClearQuest web interface, especially if accessible beyond trusted internal networks. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM Rational ClearQuest CQWeb versions before 7.1.1 or retaining legacy automatic-login URL behavior. Internet-facing CQWeb instances would carry greater business risk, but the sources do not confirm exposure prevalence. Prioritize inventory and remediation where ClearQuest supports regulated workflows, source-control processes, or privileged business operations. Because passwords may be exposed, handle affected systems as a credential-risk issue even though public severity data is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM Rational ClearQuest CQWeb deployments and versions.; Upgrade affected CQWeb deployments to 7.1.1 or later per IBM guidance.; Review IBM APAR PK86377 for vendor-specific remediation details..
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