Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is an IBM Rational web interface cross-site scripting issue. A user could embed JavaScript that changes the trusted web session’s behavior and may expose credentials. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted application risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation if these IBM Rational systems are externally reachable, used by many staff, or hold sensitive project and credential-related workflows.
Technical view
IBM Rational Quality Manager and IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are reported vulnerable to stored or embedded Web UI JavaScript execution. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 125161.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM Rational Quality Manager or Collaborative Lifecycle Management versions with accessible Web UI functionality where users can submit or embed content.
Exploitation context
The bundle states arbitrary JavaScript can be embedded in the Web UI and may lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session. KEV is false, and no provided source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete for CVSS, CWE, exact sink, exploit prerequisites, and fixed releases. The core claim is IBM-reported Web UI JavaScript embedding with possible credential disclosure. Avoid assuming exploit maturity beyond the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM X-Force and IBM advisory guidance for supported fixes or upgrades.
- Inventory and prioritize affected IBM Rational instances by version and exposure.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted users until vendor remediation is confirmed.
- Review user-submitted content for unexpected embedded scripts.
- Monitor for suspicious session activity involving affected applications.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether RQM or CLM versions match 5.0-5.0.2 or 6.0-6.0.5.
- Check whether affected Web UI functions are accessible to untrusted users.
- Verify applied remediation against IBM advisory or support guidance.
- Review application content and logs for suspicious JavaScript insertion.
- Document compensating controls where upgrades are not yet possible.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-rqm-cve20171299-xss(125161)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www-prd-trops.events.ibm.com/node/715749CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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