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CVE-2017-1237: IBM Jazz based applications are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Jazz based applications are 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 X-Force ID: 124355.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-1237 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Jazz-based lifecycle tools. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially changing page behavior and exposing credentials inside another trusted session. Business risk is moderate because user interaction and low privileges are required, but these tools may hold sensitive engineering data.

Executive priority

Treat as a planned remediation item, not an emergency unless affected tools are broadly user-accessible or handle sensitive engineering workflows. Prioritize inventory, vendor fix confirmation, and access restriction for exposed deployments.

Technical view

The vulnerability affects multiple IBM Rational/Jazz applications in 5.0.x and listed 6.0 through 6.0.5 releases. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4, network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, with changed scope and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Sources identify IBM X-Force ID 124355.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely where affected IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, DOORS Next Generation, Engineering Lifecycle Manager, Quality Manager, Rhapsody Design Manager, Software Architect Design Manager, or Team Concert versions remain accessible to users.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation depends on an authenticated low-privilege user embedding JavaScript and another user interacting with the affected web UI inside a trusted session.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE, IBM, and X-Force metadata. No CWE is listed in the bundle. The CVSS vector indicates stored or reflected web UI XSS characteristics but does not identify exact fields, endpoints, or fixed release numbers.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory and X-Force entry for the official fix path.
  • Upgrade affected IBM Jazz-based applications to vendor-supported fixed versions.
  • Restrict access to affected tools to trusted users until remediated.
  • Review session, SSO, and credential exposure controls around affected applications.
  • Increase monitoring for suspicious user-supplied web content in affected tools.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Rational and Jazz-based applications and record exact versions.
  • Compare installed versions against the affected 5.0.x and 6.0 through 6.0.5 lists.
  • Confirm whether IBM official fixes or supported upgrades are applied.
  • Review security logs for unusual script-like content or credential-related events.
  • Validate remediation in a test environment before production rollout.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-1237Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMRational Collaborative Lifecycle Management6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 5.0.xListed
IBMRational DOORS Next Generation6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 5.0.xListed
IBMRational Engineering Lifecycle Manager6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 5.0.xListed
IBMRational Quality Manager6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 5.0.xListed
IBMRational Rhapsody Design Manager6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 5.0.xListed
IBMRational Software Architect Design Manager6.0, 6.0.1, 5.0.xListed
IBMRational Team Concert6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 5.0.xListed
Weakness

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